Senior Data Scientist, National Security Analytics

Independent Software, Inc.; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

Ongoing training and mentorship

Work-life balance

Job summary

A leading software company in Maryland is seeking a Data Scientist Level 4 to tackle complex national security challenges by applying advanced analytics. The role involves leveraging expertise in Python and developing analytical tools to drive data-driven decision-making. Candidates are expected to have a Bachelor's degree with 15 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree with 17 years of experience, alongside essential skills in machine learning and data manipulation. This position offers competitive compensation and fosters a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and experience in Jupyter Notebooks.
• Strong background in machine learning and algorithm development.
• Experience working with large datasets including cleaning and analysis.
• Experience with data transformation and exploratory analysis.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex datasets into actionable intelligence.
• Develop analytical tools and meaningful insights.
• Optimize data pipelines and automate analytical workflows.
• Communicate technical concepts to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Data cleaning

Exploratory data analysis

Workflow automation

Optimizing data pipelines

AI/ML frameworks

Data mining techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Data Science, or related field

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

A leading software company in Maryland is seeking a Data Scientist Level 4 to tackle complex national security challenges by applying advanced analytics. The role involves leveraging expertise in Python and developing analytical tools to drive data-driven decision-making. Candidates are expected to have a Bachelor's degree with 15 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree with 17 years of experience, alongside essential skills in machine learning and data manipulation. This position offers competitive compensation and fosters a collaborative work environment.