Mid-Level Data Science Engineer

Active security clearance at the TS/SCI polygraph level is required.

About the role

We are seeking a mission-focused Data Scientist / Target Development Analyst to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD, bridging advanced data science techniques with deep operational intelligence analysis. In this role, you will leverage Python, computational mathematics, and specialized analytics tools to discover, map, and evaluate target networks and access opportunities. You’ll design automated analytic workflows, execute data modeling, build custom visualization tools, and task selectors across high-value operational frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated analytics workflows using Python for data manipulation and custom script authoring.
• Utilize specialized analytics tooling such as XKEYSCORE (XKS) and DX frameworks for targeting and data discovery.
• Apply computational mathematics, qualitative/quantitative methodologies, and complex data modeling for target characterization.
• Create clear, actionable data visualizations from large, complex operational datasets.
• Manage, structure, and execute selector tasking within enterprise systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Intelligence Studies, or a related technical discipline, plus 7+ years of professional experience in data science, target discovery, or intelligence analysis.
• OR Master’s Degree in a related field, plus 5+ years of specialized operational data science and targeting experience.
• OR High School Diploma / GED, plus 11+ years of hands-on technical experience in SIGINT/SIGDEV, or target development with advanced Python analytics in lieu of a degree.

Skills

Required Skills

• Python Development for Data Science: Strong proficiency in Python for automated analytics workflow development, data manipulation, and custom script authoring.
• Specialized Analytics Tooling: Direct, hands-on proficiency utilizing XKEYSCORE (XKS) and DX frameworks for targeting and data discovery.
• Targeting & Mathematical Analysis: Background applying computational mathematics, qualitative/quantitative methodologies, and complex data modeling for target characterization.
• Data Visualization: Proven ability to create clear, actionable data visualizations from large, complex operational datasets.
• Selector Tasking: Experience managing, structuring, and executing selector tasking within enterprise systems.

Desired Skills

• SIGINT / SIGDEV Operational Background: Prior SIGINT Development (SIGDEV) or SIGINT analysis experience paired with strong data science capabilities.
• Specialized Frameworks: Hands-on experience with SWAT / AWST operational toolsets and workflows.
• Target & Technology Research: Demonstrated research capabilities for target infrastructure analysis, device fingerprinting, and technology opportunity discovery.

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 as 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 value how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $119,000-$140,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

Benefits

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package, custom-tailored through our unique Nyla FLEX program to fit your lifestyle.

• Pay Flexibility: Start with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays, and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year at the company. Flexibility to cash out annual leave hours, opt out of other benefits, or arrange for additional contract hours (over 40 hrs/week). Earn 1.3 times your hourly rate after working over 1880 hours on contract.
• Leave Flexibility: Buy additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks (240 hours) plus 11 holidays, including paid anniversary leave.
• Schedule Flexibility: Freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours per week while retaining top-tier benefits.
• Healthcare: 100% company-covered medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement: 10% 401k matching with full vesting from day one.
• Professional Development: $5,000 per year for fees, tuition, or time off for continued growth.
• Student Loan Repayment: Available to support your financial goals.
• Volunteering: 8 hours of paid volunteering annually to support your community.