Data Scientist II - Big Data Analytics for Mission Data

Independent Software, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software, Inc. in Annapolis, MD, seeks a Data Scientist Level 2 to support Big Data platforms and craft analytical solutions for complex mission data.

You will apply programming, data science, and computational techniques to build algorithms, analyze large datasets, and create visualizations that guide data-driven decisions. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, independence, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with Big Data platforms or large-scale data environments.
• Programming experience supporting data analysis or algorithm development.
• Experience developing, implementing, or refining analytical algorithms.
• Experience analyzing large or complex datasets.
• Experience with data manipulation, processing, and transformation.
• Experience developing data visualizations and communicating analytical results.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks associated with Big Data platform management.
• Analyze large and complex datasets using programming and analytical techniques.
• Develop prototype algorithms to address mission-specific analytical problems.
• Implement, test, and refine algorithms to improve analytical performance.
• Clean, transform, and prepare data for analysis.
• Build and automate data-processing and analytical workflows.
• Apply statistical, computational, and data science techniques to complex problems.
• Develop data visualizations to communicate analytical results.
• Document analytical methodologies, algorithms, and findings.
• Collaborate with technical and mission teams to support operational objectives.

Skills

Big Data platforms

Programming

Algorithm development

Data analysis

Data transformation

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with 3 years

Associate's degree with 5 years

Job description

Independent Software, Inc. in Annapolis, MD, seeks a Data Scientist Level 2 to support Big Data platforms and craft analytical solutions for complex mission data.

You will apply programming, data science, and computational techniques to build algorithms, analyze large datasets, and create visualizations that guide data-driven decisions. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, independence, and teamwork.