Data Analyst
The Ascendancy Groups Mission
To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical service and training-based solutions.
Overview
The Data Analyst position is a full-time position supporting mission operations by collecting organizing analyzing and interpreting structured and unstructured data to generate actionable insights as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). Unlike data engineers who build pipelines and infrastructure or data scientists who develop models and advanced analytics the data analyst focuses on extracting trends generating reports and translating raw data into decision-ready products.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Security Requirement:
TS/SCI or TS w/SCI Eligibility
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Conducts data analysis to support OIE planning and assessment including Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) Measures of Performance (MOP) and campaign impact evaluations.
- Translates complex datasets into clear visuals dashboards and narrative reports for planners leadership and assessment teams.
- Identifies trends anomalies and engagement patterns across cyber social media public affairs and influence operations datasets.
- Collaborates with MISO Cyber MILDEC OPSEC and Public Affairs teams to ensure data integration supports cross-IRC planning and decision support.
- Supports real-time and post-operation analysis of influence campaigns and adversary activity within the information environment.
- Queries and manipulate data from mission systems OSINT platforms and enterprise databases (e.g. social media metrics cyber logs product engagement stats).
- Ensures data quality and consistency provide recommendations for improved collection or visualization and assist with standardizing assessment metrics.
- Identifies and gains authority to leverage required data to support mission needs.
- Provides data visualization and quantitative analysis; manage and optimize existing databases and associated dashboards.
- Briefs senior leadership and operational planning staff on findings trends and campaign impacts derived from multi-source data.
- Leverages online analytic toolkits to support social media scrapes and trend analysis.
- Works independently or collaboratively with social scientists ORSAs and data scientists to refine research design and integrate qualitative insights into quantitative findings
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Data Analytics Information Science Political Science or a related field
- Experience performing data analysis in support of military operations influence planning or intelligence activities
- Proficient in SQL and Excel; working knowledge of Python R or similar scripting tools is a plus
- Familiarity with data visualization platforms (e.g. Tableau Power BI Qlik)
- Strong understanding of data validation normalization and metadata tagging in support of operational reporting
- Willing to travel within the supported Combatant Commands area of responsibility
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting a Combatant Command or Joint Task Force within a J39 J2 or J3 staff
- Experience analyzing data related to social media behavior message resonance PSYOP product distribution audience targeting or narrative effectiveness
- Experience contributing to IO campaign assessments or synchronization meetings
- Experience briefing senior officers (O-5 and above) and developing executive-level summaries in PowerPoint or equivalent
- Experience using statistical packages such as IBM SPSS STATA or R
- Demonstrated ability to develop or track MOEs and MOPs aligned to operational objectives
- Understanding of IRCs (MISO MILDEC OPSEC Cyber PA) and how data supports their planning and assessment
The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships reputation and trust.
We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nations security.
To expedite your application provide the following information when you apply:
- Do you have an active TS/SCI Clearance If not are you eligible for one
- Total number of years professional experience
- List the highest degree earned and the field of study
- List the second highest degree earned and the field of study
- Provide your experience as it relates to this role. Please be specific.
If you possess the experience qualifications and drive required for this position please APPLY NOW for consideration!