Operational Data Scientist TS/SCI (FSP)

Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job, it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To collaborate with clients and teammates to deliver impactful solutions to solve meaningful problems at scale in complex mission environments. IBM has been building and applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-driven systems for decades, solving some of the most complex technical challenges long before they became industry buzzwords. That experience shapes how we approach today’s problems: with discipline, practicality, and a focus on delivering real-world outcomes. We’re looking for early-career data professionals who are ready to build strong technical capabilities and contribute to real mission problems. You bring a solid foundation and a desire to grow into a well-rounded technologist who can both build data systems and extract meaning from them. You may enter with a strength in data engineering or data science. What matters is your willingness to expand beyond it. In this role, you won’t be siloed, you’ll work across the full data lifecycle, contributing to how data is ingested, shaped, analyzed, and used. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team where expectations are high, ownership is shared, and growth is earned through delivery, working alongside experienced team members who actively support your development. This role is for someone who wants to build real systems, solve meaningful problems, and continuously improve alongside a team that values both contribution and growth. If you’re looking for a place where you can build strong technical capabilities, contribute early, and gain meaningful experience working on real mission problems, this is that opportunity as we help build the next generation of data capability in mission environments.

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