> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1274939-data-scientist-level-2](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1274939-data-scientist-level-2). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - Level 2 - **Company:** Applied Network Solutions Inc - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Linux, Discrete Event Simulation, Elasticsearch, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, SAS (Software), Software Engineering, Scripting, Git, Free and Open-Source Software, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=284dae73aef8389b ## About the Role * Experience with quantitative analysis or modeling * Experience with developing requirements and building statistical or simulation models * Experience with scripting or scientific languages and software, including Python, R, MATLAB, @RISK, ARENA, or SAS * TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph * Bachelor's degree Nice to Have: * Experience with Free Open-Source Software and Commercial Off-The Self Software products in statistics, Monte Carlo or discrete event simulation, extract, transform, and load Extract, Transform, Load processes, and quantitative workflow automation * Experience with working in Linux OS environments * Ability to consult with non-technical audiences on technical problems, work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment, and balance long- and short-term tasking * Ability to take poorly defined problems and convert them into questions for which practical quantitative solutions can be defined * Ability to be flexible, take initiative, and innovate to succeed in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment, composing client deliverable quality documentation, analysis, and reports * Ability to be detail-oriented and organized * Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills * Experience with system state management tools, such as Ansible for Linux and Desired State Configuration (DSC) for Windows * Experience with source control tools, such as Git * Familiarity with programming languages such as Python * Experience with system scripting languages, such as Bash and PowerShell * Experience with writing technical documentation * Experience with maintaining Elasticsearch or Elastic-stack products * Experience identifying and resolving security advisories and applying vendor patches * Ability to maintain software development infrastructure supporting three environments, including developing, testing, and producing in a fast-paced, highly technical environment * IAT Level II certification preferred ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)