About the role

What will you do at Independent Software?

What You Will Do

At Independent Software, as a Data Scientist Level 3, you will support
mission-critical national security operations by applying advanced data science,
machine learning, and statistical techniques to large-scale, complex datasets.
This role has a strong focus on Big Data platform support, scalable data
processing, and algorithm development and refinement within distributed
computing environments.
You will work across the full data lifecycle—curating, processing, modeling, and
visualizing data—to deliver actionable insights. Leveraging strong programming
skills and analytical expertise, you will develop automated workflows, refine
analytical models, and support data-driven decision-making in dynamic mission
environments.

Key Responsibilities

* Apply machine learning, statistical analysis, and computational techniques to
analyze large and complex datasets
* Develop, implement, and refine analytical algorithms to improve performance
and mission outcomes
* Perform data curation, normalization, transformation, and integration across
multiple data sources
* Design and build automated data processing pipelines and reproducible
analytics workflows
* Conduct exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and statistical
modeling
* Develop models for inference, prediction, and domain-specific analytics
* Create data visualizations to effectively communicate analytical results
* Translate mission requirements into technical data solutions and analytical
workflows
* Communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical
stakeholders
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support mission objectives
Required Skills and

Qualifications

* Strong experience in data science, machine learning, and statistical analysis
* Proficiency in Python and experience working in data analysis environments
(e.g., Jupyter Notebooks)
* Experience working with large-scale data and Big Data platforms (e.g., Spark
or similar technologies)
* Experience performing tasks associated with Big Data platform management and
distributed data processing environments
* Experience developing, implementing, and refining analytical algorithms to
improve performance and scalability
* Experience supporting data visualization and presenting analytical results
through dashboards or visual tools
* Strong background in mathematics, statistics, and computational methods
* Experience with data processing, including cleaning, transformation, and
normalization
* Experience with workflow automation and reproducible analytics
* Ability to analyze data in varying states of completeness and structure
* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Education and Experience:
* Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information
Systems, or a related discipline and six (6) years of relevant experience; OR
* Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and eight (8) years of relevant
experience; OR
* Associate’s degree in a related discipline and ten (10) years of relevant
experience
* Relevant experience must be in intrusion analysis, network defense, malware
analysis, or a related cybersecurity field
Clearance Requirement:
* Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for
this role
Why Choose Independent Software:
At Independent Software, our people are the mission. We’ve built a company
around collaboration, integrity, and innovation and we make sure our team has
the tools and support to grow, succeed, and thrive.
When you join us, you will:
* Support critical national security missions that matter
* Be part of a close-knit, employee-first culture where your voice is heard
* Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career
development
* Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of something
bigger.
Apply today.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for
employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Which skills does this role require?

AI/MLData AnalysisPythonSQLData ProcessingStatisticsPredictive ModelingData VisualizationAutomated WorkflowsCollaborationCommunicationComputational MathematicsCloud ComputingSparkTableauPower BIAIMachine LearningData ScienceApache SparkNational SecurityQualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisMission Domain Knowledge

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