Hiring our Heroes Skillbridge - Data Scientist

Systems Planning And Analysis

Washington, DC

Full Time

Intern

20 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, SPA is known for continuous innovation for government customers in the US and abroad. The company provides timely, objective analytic assessments that support various Department of Defense programs, including major defense initiatives and new weapon technology development. SPA is committed to supporting the nation's military and veterans through its partnership with Hiring Our Heroes, offering transitioning service members valuable civilian work experience through a fellowship program that includes professional development, networking, and training, with the goal of providing full-time employment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Shadow and provide advanced analytical support to SPA customers in the national security and homeland defense mission spaces.
Apply rational, systematic, science-based techniques, and critical thinking to help inform and improve decision-making.
Design and execute analytical methodologies leveraging modern tools and personal innovation.
Use a variety of analytic tools and techniques to evaluate data and recommend actions to overcome challenges.
Effectively communicate data and analytic topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
Develop or adopt data standards and frameworks to collect, integrate, link, and manage data.
Implement data exploration techniques, analytical methods, operations research, and modeling and simulation tools to support program execution.
Develop, deploy, manage, and document models and analytic methods.
Create software code to extract and transform data for analysis.
Develop automated analytic algorithms to assist with data management.
Develop plans of action and timetables to meet established deadlines.

Requirements

Experience in assisting with the development of professional reports to impact decision-making.
Current Secret clearance.
Must be an active participant in the Hiring our Heroes Skillbridge Fellowship to be considered for the Externship.
Bachelor's degree in math, physical or computer science, data science, analytics, or related STEM field.
Up to 3 years of experience conducting data analysis and assessment (Junior level).
4-10 years of experience conducting data analysis and assessment (Mid level).
10+ years of experience conducting data analysis and assessment (Senior level).

Nice to Have

Top Secret Clearance.
Advanced Degree.
Expertise with at least one programming or query language such as R, Python, SQL, or Cypher.
Proficiency with relational databases or NoSQL databases.
Previous experience working with a government agency.
Experience using methodologies that support technology and investment decisions to improve national security mission success.

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