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Leidos has an immediate need for a Scientific Data Visualization Specialist to support the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) Integrated Technical Services (HITS) task order contract and the Data Analysis and Visualization Center (DAV Center), to perform Data Analysis and/or Visualization activities. All Candidates have an active Top Secret Clearance. The DAV Center: • Supports and provides robust interactive data analysis tools (such as ParaView, VisIt and EnSight) which are configured by to run in a client-server mode from HPC systems to local user workstations, and a special home-grown VNC solution called the Secure Remote Desktop. • Participates in cross-HPCMP collaborations with customers, contractors, and technology partners, and maintains a working relationship with other government entities such as the Department of Energy to promote and advance data analysis and visualization applications. Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Bachelors and ten (10) years or more experience. The candidate should have a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree that included a major field of study in professional engineering, computer engineering, software design, or computer science. • Additional years of experience may be substituted to satisfy educational requirements. • Familiar with at least one of the following data analysis packages: ParaView, VisIt, EnSight. • Scientific visualization, data analysis and high performance computing. • Working knowledge of Linux/Unix OS, shell scripting • Familiar with HPC workload managers such as PBS, SLURM, or LSF. • Familiar with MPI tools, compiling ParaView and Visit from Superbuild scripts, using CMake. • Programming familiarity with C++, Python, Fortran, working with GIT repositories. • SSH familiarity including tunneling, reverse tunneling, and port forwarding. • Excellent problem solving and debugging skills. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Masters degree and eight (8) years of related experience; PhD and six (6) years experience. • Excellent customer interaction skills including written and verbal communication. • Team oriented individual capable of multi-tasking in a dynamic, demanding environment. • Organizational skills to balance and prioritize work in a dynamic work environment, and persistence to follow-through on tasks. Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. Were the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.” Original Posting: December 2, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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