Data Analyst (TS/SCI with CI poly)

Maxar Technologies; Virginia, Fresno (MN, CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical mission imperatives, collaborating with software developers and cybersecurity teams to enhance data evaluation processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data analysis, technical data types, and proficiency in scripting languages. With a strong emphasis on communication and time management, you will contribute to innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. This position not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a meaningful impact in the intelligence community.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a data analyst or similar role.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and SQL.
• Experience in fast-paced environments and collaboration with software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Performing data evaluation and assessment efforts.
• Collaborating with software developers on application changes.
• Identifying gaps within data corpus and analytical capabilities.

Skills

Data Evaluation

Technical Data Types

Python

SQL

Spark

Communication Skills

Time Management

Collaboration with Software Engineers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or Related Field

Tools

Gitlab

Jupyter Notebooks

Zeppelin

Job description

Maxar is currently seeking a Data Analyst to join our team. This role will be performed at our Maxar facility located in Herndon, Virginia, and at the customer site in Springfield, VA.

As a Maxar team member, you will support our mission partners, with your work impacting mission imperatives. You will collaborate closely with software developers, other data SMEs, and our infrastructure and cybersecurity teams, utilizing open-source tools to create and maintain various applications.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Performing and developing data evaluation and assessment efforts.
2. Shaping data engineering approaches for analytic tradecraft improvements.
3. Identifying and documenting gaps within our data corpus and analytical capabilities.
4. Working with software developers to field requirements and provide feedback on application changes.
5. Supporting end-users with SME assistance for data or application inquiries.

About Us:

• We are a diverse team building and maintaining software applications backed by a large-scale cloud infrastructure.
• Our experience supports solving complex intelligence problems for special operations analysts.
• Prototyping and iterative feedback are central to our delivery approach, emphasizing speed and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current/active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
• Experience in establishing repeatable data evaluation processes and communicating findings.
• In-depth knowledge of technical data types, including telemetry and telecommunication protocols.
• At least 5 years of experience as a data analyst, data scientist, or similar role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter with strong time-management skills, able to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments.
• Experience collaborating with software engineers on technical implementations.
• Proficiency with scripting languages like Python, SQL, Spark, or PySpark.
• Ability to work on-site in Herndon, VA, with flexibility for Springfield, VA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfort with briefing government leadership.
• Experience in Activity-Based Intelligence or Pattern of Life analysis.
• Applying and documenting innovative analytic methodologies.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Familiarity with Gitlab, Jupyter Notebooks, or Zeppelin.
• Experience working with intelligence analysts or special operations customers.

Salary range within the Washington, DC area: $115,000 - $191,000 annually. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and 401(k). For more info, visit Maxar Benefits.

Application window: three days from posting date, extended until a qualified candidate is hired.

Maxar values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.