Data Scientist, Level 3
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full Time
Data Modeling and Analysis
Experienced
What you will be doing!
As a Data Scientist (Level 3) with Independent Software, you will play a mission-critical role in applying data science expertise to complex national security challenges. Your proficiency in Python, workflow automation, data manipulation, and visualization—particularly within Jupyter Notebooks—will directly support data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.
You will contribute to developing analytical tools, generating impactful insights, and delivering sophisticated visualizations that shape strategic and tactical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
You will apply a blend of skills across at least two of the following domains:
- Foundations: Mathematical, statistical, and computational theory and application
- Data Processing: Data curation, transformation, visualization, reproducibility, and pipeline automation
- Modeling & Prediction: Statistical modeling, inference, forecasting, and domain-specific analytics
Additional expectations include:
- Drawing conclusions from large, complex datasets using a combination of mathematical, statistical, and domain knowledge
- Developing and applying analytic models and quantitative techniques tailored to unstructured or incomplete datasets, often with unique national security constraints
- Translating mission and analytical requirements into technical data specifications and guiding others on interpreting results
- Effectively conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders
Required Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications (One of the following):
- Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
- Associate degree with 12+ years of relevant experience
- Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Operations Research, or Computer Science
- Related fields (e.g., Computer Information Systems, Engineering, 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
- Proficient in Python and familiar with Jupyter Notebooks
- Strong background in machine learning, statistical modeling, and algorithm development
- Hands-on experience with data cleaning, transformation, and analysis of large datasets
- Experience with exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and inference modeling
- Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks, data mining, and software engineering principles
- Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.
Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.
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