Data Analyst - Colorado Springs, CO - TS/SCI CLEARANCE
Job Locations
US-CO-Colorado Springs
Requisition ID
2024-149346
Position Category
Scientific, Research & Analysis
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI
Responsibilities
In support of the Operational, Planning, Implementation, and Assessment
Services (OPIAS) contract, Peraton is seeking a Data Analyst. This
individual will leverage empirical research findings and various data sets to
support planning and operational assessments on behalf of US Northern Command
(USNORTHCOM) in Colorado Springs, CO.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting OIR analysis and
assessment activities, to include the visualization and briefing of data
(e.g., developing histograms, trend graphs, etc.), and overseeing
technical inputs for the construction and application of an analytic dashboard
constructed through Peraton Labs.
The candidate should also be comfortable working with military planners to
break down and synthesize data in a fashion that best informs plans and
operations.
You will have the opportunity to:
Conduct analysis of structured and semi-structured data sets, to include
opinion research, social media-based big data, and various
secondary-source indices.
Support assessments of the information environment, applying a combination
of opinion research data, intelligence, operational reporting, and
social media insights.
Brief USNORTHCOM leadership on commissioned research findings (e.g.,
trends) and online data analysis.
Provide data visualization and quantitative analysis; managing and optimize
existing databases and associated dashboard(s); and reviewing /
incorporating commissioned qualitative research to provide context to
quantitative findings.
Leverage online analytic tools kits for social media-related scrapes.
Work independently or in collaboration with social scientists, ORSAs, and
other data scientists within and outside the USNORTHCOM Theater.
Support the Peraton analytics and assessment team in the construction /
modification of research design.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the knowledge,
skills, and abilities listed below:
Minimum of 5 years with BS/BA, minimum of 3 years with MS/MA, minimum
of 0 years with PhD. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in
lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Bachelor's degree or higher linked to data analytics (e.g., math,
physics, computer science) OR problem set analysis (e.g.,
international relations, political science, cultural anthropology,
communication studies, etc.).
Demonstrated experience applying social media-oriented data analytic tool kits
towards the evaluations of problem sets in the information environment.
Demonstrated experience in briefing senior military leadership (O-5 and
above).
Experience with building briefs summarizing data and research findings in MS
PowerPoint.
Willing and able to work in Colorado Springs, CO for the duration of the
position.
Willing and able to travel within the USNORTHCOM area of responsibility as
required by the program.
The ability to work on a team in a collaborative environment is a requirement.
Current U.S. passport.
Current Top Secret with eligibility for SCI.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
Graduate degree (MS, PhD, etc.) linked to data analytics (e.g.,
math, physics, computer science) or problem set analysis (e.g.,
international relations, political science, cultural anthropology,
communicatio
Demonstrated experience applying data analytic tools towards addressing
national security issues.
Experiences with machine learning, natural language processing and Python
script.
Geospatial analytic package experience (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.)
Joint intelligence or operational experience with U.S. Geographical Combatant
Commands.
Prior experience working USNORTHCOM-based problem sets.
Experience with campaign / operational assessments.
OSINT experience for interpreting the relevance of online trends, themes,
narratives, and adversary behaviors in the information environment.
Statistical package expertise in IBM SPSS/PASW, R, STATA or MS Excel
statistics.
OPIAS
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of
consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the
galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and
transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly
differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.