Principal Data Exploitation Analyst

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

We are seeking a Cyber Data Mobile Characterization Analyst to join team Nyla in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will be at the tip of the spear in access discovery, enablement, and mobile application characterization. You'll harness advanced analytics tools, Python scripting, and interactive visualization platforms to transform complex network and application data into clear, actionable intelligence for mission partners.

The annual base salary range for this role is $154,000-$182,000 (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.

• Operational Frameworks Tools: High proficiency and comfort operating within XKS and DX environments for data query, discovery, and targeted analysis.

• Data Analytics Scripting: Strong hands-on experience using Python for data manipulation, script automation, and workflow creation.

• Interactive Notebook Development: Proven experience creating and deploying Jupyter Notebooks to summarize and share mission-relevant findings.

• Data Visualization: Hands-on experience translating complex datasets into clear visual insights using modern Data Viz tools.

• Domain Focus: Background in mobile application characterization, network traffic analysis, and access discovery methods.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or Engineering Management, PLUS 10 years of professional systems engineering experience on programs of similar scope and complexity OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 14 years of hands-on technical systems engineering and architecture experience in lieu of a degree.

Software Development: Hands-on familiarity or development experience with C is a strong nice-to-have.

Advanced Scripting: Experience tailoring custom Python libraries for automated SIGINT/Cyber data analysis.

Multi-Domain Intelligence Collaboration: Background interfacing directly with mission managers, technical capability developers, and field operations teams.

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 https://nylatechnologysolutions.com/careers/#culture">here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.