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. At Independent Software, you won’t just be writing code—you’ll be helping protect the nation by turning complex data into actionable intelligence. We foster a collaborative environment where innovation, purpose, and impact intersect. If you’re looking for a workplace that values both technical excellence and real-world mission relevance, you’ll thrive here.

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.