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Data Scientist / Data Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

Job Description

Description :

Our team is growing and we seek multiple highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist / Data Engineers to join our Accelerating Data and Artificial Intelligence (ADA), Analytic Product Teams (APT), or Incident Response (IR) team.

At the center of new efforts in digital modernization for the United States military, this mission focused work supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (OSD CDAO) will create value by operationalizing data and AI.  The impact and scope of mission results will optimize decision-making and boost organization efficiency.

These teams are embedded within Combatant Commands (CCMDs), the Joint Staff, and Principal Staff Assistants (PSAs) to drive data-driven decision-making across the Department of Defense (DoD).  This role will contribute to critical initiatives involving data and pipeline management, analytic / AI engineering and integration, and the acceleration of emerging AI technologies.

This role requires a strong understanding and application of product management, data modeling, ETL processing, and AI / ML techniques .

  • Active Top Secret Clearance required, depending on the role. This position requires access to classified information.
  • This work is Hybrid. 20% onsite requirement, depending on the role.

The annual base salary range for this role is $100,000-$215,000 (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.

Responsibilities :

Design, develop, implement, and enhance enterprise data models and standards, including data flow mapping and analysis for improved data delivery

Identify, document, and ensure alignment of data practices with mission requirements.

Apply advanced analytics, machine learning, predictive modeling, and visualization techniques to derive data insights and address mission needs.

Assist in the discovery, definition, scoping, development, testing, and integration of government-developed AI / ML solutions into workflows, applications, and systems.

Contribute to DoD AI Technology roadmaps and maintain software architecture maps.

Develop and manage processes to transform raw structured and unstructured data, ensuring data accessibility, security, and usability.

Create and maintain data dashboards and process flow diagrams for data transformation processes.

Comply with all security regulations and procedures, including proper handling of classified materials up to TS / SCI SAP / SAR level.

Collaborate with Combatant Commands (CCMDs), the Joint Staff, PSAs, and CDAO Central HQ Team. Communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Skills

Required Skills :

  • Strong understanding of data engineering best practices and data science methodologies
  • Proficiency in data manipulation, analysis and visualization required
  • Strong understanding of AI / ML algorithms and techniques
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Scala, SQL
  • Experience working within coding environments such as Databricks and Jupyter
  • Experience developing and deploying software solutions within cloud such as AWS or Azure
  • Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and in a team environment
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Tableau and Qlik experience a plus
  • Experience with Maven Smart Systems and Apache Spark is a plus
  • Experience with DevSecOps and modern web development frameworks is a plus
  • Qualifications :

  • US Citizenship with active Top Secret clearance.
  • BS Degree or Advanced Degree in a STEM field, Computer Science, Data Science or related.
  • Strong understanding of DoD architecture frameworks (DoDAF, DM2, UAF).
  • Professional experience in data modeling, ETL processes, and data pipeline development.
  • Professional experience applying AI / ML techniques to business operations, including natural language processing, forecasting, and classification.
  • Proven experience in applying data science methods to wrangle, explore, transform, and analyze data to generate meaningful business insights.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Desired Skills

    Other Locations :

  • Colorado (spacecom / northcom)
  • Tampa (Centcom)
  • DC (Central / Joint Staff)
  • Omaha (Stratcom)
  • Miami (southcom)
  • Ft. Meade (Cybercom
  • About Nyla Technology Solutions

    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.

    Salary : $100,000 - $215,000

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