Data Scientist II: Mission-Critical Analytics & ML

Independent Software, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software, a data analytics-focused contractor for national security programs, seeks a Data Scientist Level 2 to analyze complex datasets and build data-driven solutions in secure environments.

You will apply Python-based analytics, ML techniques, and data visualization to deliver actionable insights for mission-critical DoD programs, collaborating with engineers and analysts while communicating findings to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong Python experience and ability to develop scripts and automate workflows.
• Experience analyzing large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Background in ML, AI, predictive analytics, data mining, or data visualization.
• Experience cleaning, transforming, and preparing data for analysis.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Develop analytical solutions using Python and modern data science tools.
• Build and automate data processing workflows.
• Create visualizations, reports, and dashboards.
• Develop statistical, predictive, or ML models.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders; document methodologies.

Skills

Python scripting

Statistical analysis

Machine learning / AI

Data visualization

Data cleaning & transformation

Strong communication

Independent working

SQL, data tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science

Engineering/Computer Information Systems background may be considered

Data Science certificate from an accredited institution

Tools

SQL

Jupyter Notebook

Pandas

NumPy

Spark/PySpark

Hadoop

Cloud analytics platforms

Job description

Independent Software, a data analytics-focused contractor for national security programs, seeks a Data Scientist Level 2 to analyze complex datasets and build data-driven solutions in secure environments.

You will apply Python-based analytics, ML techniques, and data visualization to deliver actionable insights for mission-critical DoD programs, collaborating with engineers and analysts while communicating findings to diverse stakeholders.