mission-driven Data Science Access Discovery Specialist

Operational Target Access Discovery: Background performing as a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNE), Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA), Targeteer, or Access Discovery Analyst with a focus on telecommunications, mobile networks, and network access discovery.

• Applied AI/ML Predictive Modeling: Hands-on experience developing, deploying, and assessing machine learning models, computational mathematics, and advanced statistical/predictive modeling techniques on large datasets.
• Large-Scale Data Processing: Practical experience processing massive datasets using distributed frameworks and cloud platforms (e.g., Apache Spark).
• Data Modeling Visualization: Expertise in quantitative/qualitative data techniques, feature engineering, and creating interactive data visualizations to communicate analytic insights.
• Prototyping Automation: Strong scripting and automation skills to build data science prototypes, integrate TechSIGINT tools, and streamline analytical workflows.
• Adaptability: Demonstrated capability to quickly adapt to novel tools, emerging AI/ML technologies, and shifting mission environments.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field, PLUS 7+ years of professional data science or ML engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in a related quantitative discipline, PLUS 5+ years of specialized experience in AI/ML development and analytics OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of technical experience in data science, machine learning, and advanced analytics in lieu of a degree.

, Desired Skills

Telecommunications Mobile Protocol Knowledge: Deep understanding of modern telecommunications architectures, mobile communication protocols, and signal transport dynamics.

TechSIGINT Analytics: Direct familiarity with specialized TechSIGINT processing tools, metadata parsing, and network discovery frameworks.

Cloud Architecture: Experience working within enterprise cloud data platforms to scale analytic prototypes into production environments.

The annual base salary range for this role is $122,000-$144,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things., If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It’s flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

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 of 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 love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.