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Independent Software is a consulting, product, and solutions firm dedicated to the practical application of software and system engineering technologies to solve complex problems. We bring together world class engineers with proven engineering best practices, domain expertise, commercial technologies, and proven agile management approaches to create high value solutions aimed at helping our customers meet their most critical business and mission objectives.

Why Independent Software?

We are focused on continual learning and evolution. We don’t do things because “that’s the way we’ve always done things”; we listen to our employees and adapt to the changing marketplace. We look at the big picture and encourage our engineers to get training and certifications in emerging technologies that will help shape our customer’s mission.

We’ve been profitable year after year. We’re always on the lookout for great engineers to join the team and we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of what we do. We focus on recruiting talented people, treating them right, and then allowing them to do what they do best. No red tape. No micromanagement. Smart people want to work with smart people, and we love people who are passionate about what they do and finding ways to do it better.

Top Reasons to Work at Independent Software:

Great people deserve even better benefits, from comprehensive healthcare coverage and generous leave time to discounts with all our vendors.
You are not just a job title. That's why we tip the work-life balance scale in your favor. It's not about being billable, it's about being valuable.
Whether you're working on-site or in our offices, your role at Independent Software is just as critical to our success as your coworker's.
We're constantly researching and implementing the latest technology, so you've always got the right tools at your disposal.
As we've grown, we've retained that small company feel. When we say we have an open-door policy, we actually mean it.
Independent Software is comprised of wonderfully generous folks. We believe in supporting the causes our employees care about. Bring us an opportunity to help and we'll listen.
Teamwork got us where we are today. Our collaborative environment allows you to maximize your true potential.
The work we do is exciting, critical stuff. No matter your role at Independent Software, you're helping us keep the nation safe and secure.
We have a history of great achievement, and, with each year, our company gets even bigger and better. As we grow, so does the opportunity for our employees.
We host a variety of fun employee and family events throughout the year to say thanks for all that you do to make Independent Software a technology leader as well as a phenomenal place to work.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Company Sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Your retirement plan is an important benefit you shouldn’t overlook. We offer a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust that offers a powerful way to enhance your long-term financial well-being by investing in yourself. We offer immediate eligibility and company matching.
A generous Paid Time Off and Holiday package
Paid training! We encourage all employees to seek out training opportunities like conferences, certification courses and seminars.
We truly believe the right work-life balance can exist, and it's here at Independent Software. Our work is extremely important, but your job is just a part of who you are. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors. We do all we can to assure that happens every day.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

Data Scientist, Level 3

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full Time

Data Modeling and Analysis

Experienced

What You Will Do:

As a Data Scientist Level 3 at Independent Software, you will play a mission-critical role in applying advanced data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning techniques to complex national security challenges. In this role, you will support cyber operations by assessing large language models (LLMs) and advanced analytics to determine their effectiveness and applicability for Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) capability integration and operational utilization.

You will work closely with the CNO community, supporting cyber mission tools and capabilities where familiarity with CNE concepts, workflows, and tooling is strongly preferred. Your work will focus on transforming complex, large-scale, and often unstructured data into actionable intelligence through statistical modeling, machine learning, and data-driven discovery.

Leveraging strong Python skills, workflow automation, data normalization, and visualization techniques—particularly within Jupyter Notebooks—you will develop analytical tools, assess model performance, and communicate results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This role is ideal for a mathematically and statistically grounded professional who is inquisitive, discovery-oriented, and motivated to apply AI/ML in direct support of mission outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Apply data science expertise across at least two of the following domains:
- Foundations: Mathematical, statistical, and computational theory and application
- Data Processing: Data curation, normalization, transformation, visualization, reproducibility, and pipeline automation
- Modeling and Prediction: Statistical modeling, inference, forecasting, machine learning, and domain-specific analytics
Assess large language models (LLMs) to determine effectiveness and applicability for CNE capability integration and operational use.
Support the CNO community by analyzing data related to cyber tools, techniques, and capabilities.
Perform data normalization, statistical analysis, and visualization to support operational decision-making.
Draw conclusions from large, complex datasets using a combination of mathematical, statistical, and domain knowledge.
Develop and apply analytic models and quantitative techniques tailored to unstructured or incomplete datasets with national security constraints.
Translate mission and analytical requirements into technical data specifications and analytical workflows.
Guide others in interpreting analytical results and model outputs.
Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proficiency in Python, including experience developing analytics in Jupyter Notebooks.
Strong background in mathematics and statistics, with applied experience in machine learning and statistical modeling.
Hands-on experience working with large-scale, complex, and unstructured datasets.
Experience with data normalization, transformation, and visualization techniques.
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and assessing model performance and applicability.
Experience supporting or analyzing cyber operations, with familiarity in Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) concepts strongly preferred.
Experience with exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and inference modeling.
Workflow automation experience, including optimization of data pipelines and ensuring reproducible analytics.
Strong problem-solving skills with an inquisitive, discovery-focused mindset.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications (One of the following):

Master’s degree with 8 plus years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree with 10 plus years of relevant experience
Associate degree with 12 plus years of relevant experience

Acceptable Degree Fields:

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Operations Research, or Computer Science
Related fields such as Computer Information Systems, Engineering, or Physical Sciences with a strong computational focus
Other scientific disciplines may qualify if accompanied by 5 or more upper level courses in mathematics 300 level or higher and or computer science
Broader degrees may be accepted if supported by a Data Science Certificate from an accredited institution

Clearance Requirement:

Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Why Choose Independent Software:

At Independent Software, our people are the mission. We’ve built a company around collaboration, integrity, and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow, succeed, and thrive.
When you join us, you will:

Support critical national security missions that matter
Be part of a close-knit, employee-first culture where your voice is heard
Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of something bigger.

Apply today.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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