Data Scientist

Job Description

Job Title : Exploitation Specialist (Data Scientist)

Location : St. Louis, MO (Onsite at NGA – very limited telework)

Clearance : Active TS / SCI required, with willingness to take CI Polygraph

Employment Type : Full-Time

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field preferred

Salary :   $95,000-$115,000

Benefits : Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more

Application : Apply  here  or email your resume to  r.derring@wearemetronome.com

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Overview

Metronome is hiring an Exploitation Specialist (Data Scientist) to support a CENTCOM mission team from NGA St. Louis. In this embedded role, you’ll collaborate with analysts to automate GEOINT collection workflows and improve operational efficiencies across geospatial intelligence domains.

As a mid-level professional, the ideal candidate will demonstrate technical proficiency and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight, while also contributing to team efforts and mission execution. Candidates should be comfortable leading discrete tasks or small workstreams, producing high-quality, tradecraft-aligned work products, and providing occasional mentorship to junior staff. The position also requires close collaboration with Government and mission stakeholders, offering accurate technical input that enhances collective analysis and mission impact.

Key Responsibilities

Provide automation and collection support embedded in analysis teams

Develop geospatial tools and scripts for mission use

Collaborate with NGA Washington-based teams to align technology integration

Leverage JEMA and other systems to optimize GEOINT processes

Required Skills

Required Skills

Active TS / SCI clearance with willingness to take a CI polygraph

Strong Python skills

Experience with JEMA

Must be onsite in St. Louis (limited remote work)

Desired Skills

Preferred Skills

Experience with multiple intelligence types (SIGINT, OSINT, ELINT, GEOINT, MASINT, HUMINT)

Proficiency in Brewlytics, ArcPro, and other geospatial data tools

Programming experience with R, SQL, HTML, JavaScript

Background in geospatial data analysis

Experience providing embedded support within analytic teams

Familiarity with NGA / NRO collection systems

Ability to work collaboratively across dispersed teams and locations

About Metronome, LLC

Metronome is a spark that ignites passion for our customers and each other. We offer professional services to Government customers that keep projects pulsing. We believe in taking care of people so they can put their best foot forward to support the mission.

Background Screening / Check / Investigation :   Successful Completion of a Background Check will be required as a condition of hire.

Benefits :   Metronome offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.  Benefit eligibility is determined on the type of position (full-time, part-time, temporary). Metronome’s range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

Application Process :   Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment.

• Select Create Profile and Apply to Requirement
• Complete your Profile and Answer the Questionnaire
• Upload a current resume
• Complete the Online Application and Submit

Evaluation Process :   Metronome will evaluate applicants based on how well they meet the qualifications of the position above. Your completed application (including questionnaire, resume, and online application) will be used to determine your eligibility and how well you meet the qualifications for this position.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to your resume and application; if either your resume or application contradicts or does not support your responses, you will disqualify yourself and not receive further consideration for this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Metronome does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Metronome is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process should contact Metronome Human Resources at  hr@wearemetronome.com or 703-957-4082. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.