Data Scientist II: Mission-Critical Analytics (TS/SCI)

Independent Software; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software is seeking a Data Scientist Level 2 to analyze complex datasets and develop data-driven solutions for Intelligence Community and DoD programs. You will work with Python and modern data science tools to build analytical solutions, automate data workflows, and create dashboards for stakeholders.

This role emphasizes solving complex problems in secure environments, communicating findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and collaborating across engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Active TS SCI with polygraph required for role.
• Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience includes machine learning, data science, analytics, statistical analysis, programming (Python), data management, data mining, data modeling, AI, or software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Analyze structured and unstructured datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop analytical solutions using Python and modern data science tools.
• Build and automate data processing workflows.
• Create visualizations, reports, and dashboards to communicate findings.
• Develop statistical, predictive, or machine learning models.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to solve mission problems.
• Document methodologies and communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python scripting

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data visualization

Data cleaning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Data Science

Data Science certificate (optional)

Tools

SQL

Jupyter Notebook

Pandas

NumPy

Spark

PySpark

Hadoop

Cloud analytics platforms

Job description

Independent Software is seeking a Data Scientist Level 2 to analyze complex datasets and develop data-driven solutions for Intelligence Community and DoD programs. You will work with Python and modern data science tools to build analytical solutions, automate data workflows, and create dashboards for stakeholders.

This role emphasizes solving complex problems in secure environments, communicating findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and collaborating across engineering