Data Analyst - NLP & Predictive Analytics (Secret)

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 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.