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SPA
is hiring
Senior Data Analyst
About Our Company
Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) provides timely and objective analysis and integrated technical, operational, programmatic, policy, and business solutions in support of important national security objectives. We expand our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our Nation and will always adhere to our core values of quality, integrity and honesty as we promote an environment of innovation and collaboration.
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., was founded in 1972 with three employees working primarily with the U.S. Navy, leading major technical support programs for the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). The result of this work has led to numerous major decisions involving the Trident Weapons Systems. Over the past four decades, the needs of our clients have evolved, and so has SPA. SPA has expanded its customer base and experience to cover a wide range of missions and clients in the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Energy.
SPA has been recognized with awards including Government Contractor of the Year ($75M-$300M category) by the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, as a Best Places to Work by the Washington and San Diego Business Journals for several years, a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, and as one of DC's Healthiest Employers.
Job Description & Responsibilities
SPA has an immediate or near term need for a Senior Data Analyst supporting Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER) program within the Joint Staff J7 Joint Wargaming and Experimentation Division (JWED).
Responsibilities
Experimentation (design, development, evaluation and data analysis); Networking architecture development and deployment; Modeling and simulation experimentation techniques; and the application of Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence technologies for Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER) program within the Joint Staff J7 Joint Wargaming and Experimentation Division (JWED). This effort will provide Navy Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC-PAC) with: experimentation, data analysis, network architecture integration, modeling & simulation, software engineering research and development services to the Joint Staff J7 Joint Wargaming and Experimentation Division (JWED). Experimentation will entail the full range of new initiative experimentation including system requirements, design, implementation, and validated metrics for the meeting of identified Concept Required Capabilities (CRCs). This effort will also examine the architecture, engineering, functionality, interface and interoperability of proposed initiatives that are developed and submitted to meet DoD CRCs. The initiative evaluations will include operational experiment design and construction, operations and requirements analysis, concept formulation and development and feasibility demonstrations. Additional efforts will include requirements verification and validation, engineering/functional analysis, technical documentation, machine learning & artificial intelligence utilization, networking data design and integration with the Joint Experimentation Network (JExNet) as well as modeling & simulation testing, evaluation and demonstration.
Requirements
Qualifications
- BS degree in Data Science, or Computer Science; Information Systems, or Information Technology; Electrical, Software, or Systems Engineering
- Ten (10) years of direct work experience with designing and maintaining data models and structures along with data extraction and preparation processes
- Six (6) years working with similar data structures/environments as identified in the Statement of Work (SOW) with specific experience to include: Validating data, Data Team collaboration, usage of database applications & analytical tools, data query & collection processes providing accurate and appropriate interpretation of data
- TS/SCI clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
What we offer
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Salary pay range: USD $93,000.00 - $193,000.00/Yr.
