Senior Access Discovery Specialist

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 152,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

11 holidays

Nyla FLEX program

100% health care coverage

10% 401k matching

Professional Development $5,000/year

Student loan repayment

Volunteer hours (8 per year)

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions, based in Maryland, seeks a Data Science & Tradecraft Automation Engineer with an active TS/SCI polygraph to transform manual target knowledge into automated analytics workflows, enabling high-throughput observations for defense missions.

You will architect modern search capabilities, build data models, and apply computational mathematics to identify technology opportunities and actionable insights, working across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field plus 7+ years in data science/AI/ML engineering.
• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline plus 5+ years of specialized experience.
• High School Diploma with 11+ years of hands-on data science / analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Automate complex intelligence tradecraft and analytics workflows.
• Architect modern search capabilities and data models.
• Apply computational mathematics to surface insights and opportunities.
• Transform manual target knowledge into scalable automated pipelines.

Skills

Tradecraft Automation

Python scripting

Data modeling & mathematics

Data Visualization

Targeting analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field (Data Science / CS / Applied Math / Statistics)

Master's degree in a quantitative discipline

High School Diploma / GED with 11+ years experience in data science

Tools

SWAT

XKS/DX

Job description

Job Description

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

We are seeking an ever-curious, inventive Data Science & Tradecraft Automation Engineer to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will be on the front lines of transforming manual target knowledge into automated, high-throughput analytics workflows. You won't just run queries—you will architect modern search capabilities, build data models, and leverage computational mathematics to identify emerging technology opportunities and targeted insights. If you thrive on solving hard problems, automating complex workflows, and bringing your authentic self to high-stakes defense tech, Team Nyla wants you on board!

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.

Required Skills

• Tradecraft Automation: Demonstrated hands‑on experience automating complex intelligence tradecraft and developing automated analytics workflows.
• Programming Mastery: Strong proficiency in Python for rapid script creation, data analysis, and workflow automation.
• Data & Mathematics: Deep expertise in data modeling, computational mathematics, and applying both qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques.
• Data Visualization: Proven capability to design and implement intuitive data visualizations to communicate critical findings.
• Specialized Querying & Analytics: Hands‑on proficiency with XKS/DX for target knowledge discovery and search capabilities.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional experience in data science, predictive modeling, and AI/ML engineering OR Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline, PLUS 5+ years of specialized experience developing and deploying machine learning models on large datasets OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of hands‑on technical experience in data science, advanced analytics, and predictive modeling in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

• Targeting & Access: Background in targeting methodologies, as well as access discovery and development.
• Advanced Analytics Tooling: Hands‑on experience or familiarity with SWAT is a major plus.
• Technology Opportunity Discovery: Track record of deploying innovative algorithms to surface technology trends and operational gaps.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla's team,

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you're at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There's even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That's up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That's not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

What About Other Benefits?

Nyla's health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.