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# Principal Discovery Specialist

- **Company:** Nyla Technology Solutions
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Build Automation, Big Data, Network Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Signals Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Distributed Data Store, Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Link Analysis, Machine Learning, NoSQL, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Tools, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Visual Analytics, Jupyter Notebook, Apache Spark, Jupyter, Information Technology, Dynamic Data
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ae6ac909128b514a

## About the Role

Targeting & Analyst Background: Prior operational experience as an intelligence analyst, targeteer, or discovery specialist with deep familiarity in operational intelligence workflows.Advanced Discovery & Machine Learning: Applied experience using machine learning models, statistical analysis, and analytical prototyping to perform operational discovery across complex, high-volume datasets.

TechSIGINT Tools: Hands-on experience utilizing specialized TechSIGINT tools, signals analysis suites, and technical data sources for targeting and threat discovery.

Scripting & Automation: Strong practical programming skills in Python or R for custom tool development, rapid prototyping, workflow automation, and data parsing.

Data Visualization: Proficiency in creating dynamic data visualizations and dashboards to communicate complex statistical trends and discovery leads to non-technical stakeholders.

Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to quickly learn, adapt to, and integrate emerging software tools, techniques, and technologies into ongoing operational workflows.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional experience in data science, NLP, or software engineering OR Master's Degree in a related field, PLUS 5+ years of relevant professional experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.
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Desired Skills

Big Data Analytics: Experience working with distributed data frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop) and cloud-native analytics platforms.
Database & Query Languages: Advanced proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases for complex querying and data preparation.
Graph & Network Analysis: Familiarity with graph analytics, link analysis, and network visualizers (e.g., Gephi, NetworkX, Maltego, Palantir).
Jupyter & Notebook Prototyping: Extensive experience rapidly prototyping analytical models in Jupyter Notebooks or interactive data science environments.

## Description

We are seeking a Data Scientist / Advanced Discovery Specialist with an analyst, targeteer, or signals intelligence background to join our team supporting critical defense and intelligence customer missions. In this role, you will deliver advanced discovery support by combining machine learning, analytical prototyping, custom scripting, and data visualization with specialized TechSIGINT tools. You will analyze complex datasets, perform statistical analysis, and rapidly build automation workflows and models that uncover hidden patterns and high-value targets.
If you are adaptable, eager to embrace new tools and technologies as mission needs evolve, and passionate about bringing innovative discovery techniques directly to operational users, Team Nyla is where you belong.