Data Scientist, Level 3

What you will be doing!

As a Data Scientist (Level 3) with Independent Software, you will play a mission-critical role in applying data science expertise to complex national security challenges. Your proficiency in Python, workflow automation, data manipulation, and visualization—particularly within Jupyter Notebooks—will directly support data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.
You will contribute to developing analytical tools, generating impactful insights, and delivering sophisticated visualizations that shape strategic and tactical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
You will apply a blend of skills across at least two of the following domains:

• Foundations: Mathematical, statistical, and computational theory and application
• Data Processing: Data curation, transformation, visualization, reproducibility, and pipeline automation
• Modeling & Prediction: Statistical modeling, inference, forecasting, and domain-specific analytics

• Drawing conclusions from large, complex datasets using a combination of mathematical, statistical, and domain knowledge
• Developing and applying analytic models and quantitative techniques tailored to unstructured or incomplete datasets, often with unique national security constraints
• Translating mission and analytical requirements into technical data specifications and guiding others on interpreting results
• Effectively conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders

• Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Associate degree with 12+ years of relevant experience

• Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Operations Research, or Computer Science
• Related fields (e.g., Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Physical Sciences) with a strong computational focus
• Other scientific disciplines may qualify if accompanied by 5 or more upper-level courses in mathematics (300-level or higher) and/or computer science
• Broader degrees may be accepted if supported by a Data Science Certificate from an accredited institution

• Proficient in Python and familiar with Jupyter Notebooks
• Strong background in machine learning, statistical modeling, and algorithm development
• Hands-on experience with data cleaning, transformation, and analysis of large datasets
• Experience with exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and inference modeling
• Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks, data mining, and software engineering principles

• Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.