Principal Discovery Specialist

Nyla Technology Solutions; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 152,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions seeks a Data Scientist / Advanced Discovery Specialist with a background in analyst, targeteer, or signals intelligence to support defense and intelligence missions. You will leverage machine learning, prototyping, scripting, and data visualization with specialized TechSIGINT tools.

You will analyze complex datasets, perform statistical analysis, and rapidly build automation workflows and models that uncover patterns and high-value targets for operational users.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Experience in defense/intelligence missions
• Strong ML and data-analysis capabilities

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced discovery support by combining ML, prototyping, scripting, and visualization with TechSIGINT tools.
• Analyze complex datasets and perform statistical analysis to uncover hidden patterns.
• Rapidly build automation workflows and models to identify high-value targets.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Scripting (Python)

Tools

TechSIGINT tools

Job description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

We are seeking a Data Scientist / Advanced Discovery Specialist with an analyst, targeteer, or signals intelligence background to join our team supporting critical defense and intelligence customer missions. In this role, you will deliver advanced discovery support by combining machine learning, analytical prototyping, custom scripting, and data visualization with specialized TechSIGINT tools. You will analyze complex datasets, perform statistical analysis, and rapidly build automation workflows and models that uncover hidden patterns and high-value targets.

If you are adaptable, eager to embrace new tools and technologies as mission needs evolve, and passionate about bringing innovative discovery techniques directly to operational users, Team Nyla is where you belong.

The annual base salary range for this role is $152,000-$180,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.