Data Analyst - Test and Evaluation
Data Analyst - Test and Evaluation
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Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) delivers highimpact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growthwe are known for continuous innovation for our government customers in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice producingResults that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity unique challenges and clearsighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Joint Office of the Secretary of Defense Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense Federal Civilian and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical programmatic and analytical support to customers with missions in national security to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields of countering weapons of mass destruction critical infrastructure protection emergency response nuclear nonproliferation weapons deployment programs and transportation safety. In addition to management and advisory services CIG staff collaborate closely with our clients to provide highquality modeling simulation software and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines.
We have an immediate need for a Data Analyst to support the testing and evaluation (T&E) of cuttingedge border security technologies. The successful candidate will play a critical role in extracting structuring cleansing analyzing and visualizing data from test events and operational demonstrations. In addition to traditional data analysis the candidate will contribute significantly to the development implementation and refinement of test modelsincluding analytical and statistical models used to evaluate system performance against defined test objectives. The analyst will collaborate closely with test engineers systems analysts and government stakeholders to ensure that modeling and data analysis efforts support rigorous evidencebased assessments of technology effectiveness and operational suitability.The candidate will work onsite at government facility in Northern VA.
Responsibilities
Extract and integrate data from structured test events field trials and operational demonstrations. Cleanse transform and manage data to prepare it for analysis and modeling. Conduct statistical and computational analysis to identify trends variances and performance metrics. Develop and apply test models to simulate predict or evaluate system performance under various conditions. Support design validation and refinement of test models in alignment with test objectives and evaluation frameworks. Build dashboards visualizations and reports to clearly communicate analysis and model results to technical and nontechnical audiences. Collaborate with T&E teams to ensure models and data analysis align with system requirements and operational scenarios. Assist in the development of test plans modeling strategies data collection methodologies and posttest reporting. Contribute to performance assessments recommendations and lessons learned for acquisition and deployment decisions.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors degree and at least three years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing or supporting analytical or statistical models for system performance evaluation.
- Proficiency in data analysis and modeling tools such as Python R MATLAB or similar platforms.
- Understanding of statistical methods performance metrics and experimental design principles.
- Ability to translate model outputs into actionable insights for decisionmakers.
- Experience working with complex datasets from technical or operational environments.
- U.S. citizen and able to recieve a clearance DHS Suitability and CBP Background Investigation.
- Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
Desired:
- Active Clearance DHS Suitability or CBP Background Investigation.
- Experience supporting DHS DoD or other Federal T&E or operational assessment efforts.
- Familiarity with border security technologies such as surveillance systems sensor arrays unmanned platforms or detection systems.
- Experience with modeling and simulation techniques geospatial or temporal modeling or operations research methods.
- Knowledge of test modeling frameworks verification and validation techniques and system evaluation criteria.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
