Who are we?

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 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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