Mid-Level Cyber Data Scientist

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

We are seeking a sharp, mission-focused Access Discovery Enablement Analyst to join the NESCAA TFO initiative. In this critical, hands-on role, you will leverage advanced targeting tools and analytical frameworks to identify, analyze, and enable complex access vectors. You will bring automation directly to analyst workflows—crafting custom Python scripts and building interactive Jupyter Notebooks to accelerate data discovery, streamline repeatable analysis, and extract high-value insights from mission datasets.

The annual base salary range for this role is $127,000-$150,000 (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.

Access Discovery Targeting Tools: Proven proficiency and operational comfort working with XKS and DX frameworks to perform target analysis and access discovery.

Python Automation Scripting: Strong hands-on scripting skills in Python to automate routine analytical tasks, parse datasets, and build custom workflow tools.

Interactive Notebook Development: Experience creating, organizing, and executing workflows within Jupyter Notebooks to conduct data analysis and share actionable findings with mission partners.

Analytical Problem Solving: Ability to evaluate raw, multi-source intelligence data to uncover hidden patterns and operational opportunities.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 2 years of professional software engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in a related technical field (0 years experience required) OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 6 years of hands-on technical software development experience in lieu of a degree.

Systems Programming: Familiarity or hands-on experience with C development for low-level data processing or custom analytic tooling.

NESCAA / TFO Domain Knowledge: Direct operational experience supporting Target Access Operations (TAO), Target Development, or specialized TFO mission frameworks.

Data Processing Analytics: Experience working with custom data processing pipelines and integrating automation scripts directly into broader analyst ecosystems.

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.

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.  

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.