Independent Software

Data Scientist, Level 3

Data Modeling and Analysis - Annapolis Junction, MD - Full Time

What you will be doing!

As a Data Scientist, Level 3, your role is pivotal to driving mission success. At Independent Software, we empower professionals who want their technical skills to directly impact national security and operational intelligence. We foster a culture that values innovation, technical rigor, and real-world problem solving—making this the ideal environment for data scientists who are driven by purpose. If you're looking to apply your expertise in a place where your work truly matters, you'll find that here.

Your Python expertise and experience in automating workflows, data manipulation, and visualization using Jupyter Notebooks will be crucial in our data-driven decision-making processes. You will be instrumental in streamlining processes and creating insightful visualizations.

Key Responsibilities
Your work will encompass a combination of at least two of the following domains:

  • Foundations: Applied mathematics, computational methods, and statistical theory
  • Data Processing: Data curation, descriptive analytics, visualization, workflow automation, and reproducibility
  • Modeling & Prediction: Statistical modeling, inference, domain-specific assessments, and evaluation of analytical results
Additional responsibilities include:
  • Drawing and communicating key findings using math, statistics, computer science, and domain knowledge
  • Applying advanced analytics and modeling techniques to large, complex datasets—often in raw or unstructured formats
  • Translating mission needs into technical requirements and guiding analysts in deriving appropriate conclusions
  • Communicating complex technical insights to diverse audiences, including non-technical decision-makers
Required Education & Experience
One of the following combinations:
  • 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
Acceptable fields of study include:
  • Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Operations Research, or Computer Science
  • Related fields such as Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Physical Sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology), or other scientific disciplines with a heavy computational focus
Degrees must include a significant number of upper-level math or computer science courses (typically 300-level or above) in areas such as linear algebra, probability, data structures, algorithms, artificial intelligence, or machine learning.

Alternatively, candidates with broader degrees may qualify if accompanied by a Certificate in Data Science from an accredited institution.

Required Technical Experience
  • Python programming (or other high-level language)
  • Machine learning algorithm design and implementation
  • Statistical analysis (EDA, inference, hypothesis testing, linear modeling)
  • Data engineering (cleaning, transformation, mining, and modeling)
  • Artificial intelligence and advanced analytics
  • Software engineering and reproducible workflow design
Clearance Required:   
  • 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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