Data Analyst (Mid-Level) (0045)

OCT Consulting, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement savings 401K with 3% emoplo

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term/6

Training Benefits

Job summary

OCT Consulting LLC is seeking a Data Analyst to support a federal client in Crystal City, VA on-site. The role emphasizes optimizing eVetting workflows, applying quantitative, qualitative, and NLP methods to identify bottlenecks, and delivering actionable recommendations to improve efficiency while preserving security standards.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of data analysis experience, a Bachelor's degree in Data Science or a related field, U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, CS, OR, or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressive data analysis experience.
• Must possess and maintain a Secret security clearance/eligibility.
• Location: on-site in Crystal City, VA.

Responsibilities

• Optimize eVetting rules to safely increase automated pass rates.
• Analyze investigation and adjudication data to identify bottlenecks in automated systems.
• Conduct quantitative, qualitative, and NLP analyses on unclassified data to find root causes of low pass rates.
• Interview personnel performing manual interim determinations to capture insights.
• Develop actionable recommendations to modify eVetting rules for efficiency while maintaining security.
• Perform trending analysis to evaluate policy shifts and data field significance.
• Identify data enrichment opportunities by adding additional data sources.
• Investigate advanced analytics to create predictive and prescriptive insights, including risk models and network analysis.
• Communicate and liaison with user representatives, program sponsors, and other client elements.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

NLP techniques

Predictive risk modeling

Network analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related field

Job description

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities and Duties

OCT currently has an opening for a Data Analystto work with our federal client.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Optimize business rules for the eVetting process (such as Tier 3 initial and preliminary investigations) to safely increase automated pass rates and reduce manual reviews, supporting Trusted Workforce 2.0 objectives.

• Analyze investigation and adjudication data, as well as rule test results, to identify bottlenecks in current automated systems.

• Conduct comprehensive quantitative, qualitative, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) analysis on unclassified, PII-free data to find the root causes of low automated pass rates.

• Interview personnel performing manual interim determinations to understand decision-making processes and capture qualitative operational insights.

• Develop actionable written recommendations to modify eVetting business rules to improve efficiency without compromising security standards.

• Perform trending analysis to identify shifts in adjudication policy and evaluate the significance of specific data fields (e.g., “Easy Label”).

• Recommend opportunities for data enrichment by integrating additional data sources, such as final adjudication outcomes or mitigating applicant information.

• Investigate the use of advanced analytical techniques to create predictive and prescriptive insights, including predictive risk models and network analysis to visualize connections.

• Communicate, coordinate, collaborate, and liaise with user representatives, program sponsors, mission partners, and other client elements.

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Person/Citizen.

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related field is required.

• Experience: At least five (5) years of progressive experience in data analysis.

• Technical Skills: Demonstrated expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques. Familiarity with predictive risk modeling and network analysis is highly desired.

• Clearance Requirements: Must possess and maintain a Secret security clearance/eligibility (favorably adjudicated T3 or T3R), though the day-to-day analytical work will be performed on unclassified data containing no Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

• Location: on-site in Crystal City, VA.

OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

Salary Range:$90,000- $120,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc.

About OCT Consulting

OCT Consulting LLC is a SmallBusiness (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.