Quantitative Analyst, Graph Analytics for National Security

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Quantitative Analyst SETA to support DARPA program managers in developing, integrating, and scaling complex adaptive system modeling and data-intensive analytics at onsite Arlington, VA.

You will combine multi-source data streams into graph-based frameworks to inform strategic competition analysis and national security decisions. Ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, with 5+ years of experience, TS/SCI clearance,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Economics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in quantitative economic modeling, econometrics, and network data science/data engineering applied to complex adaptive systems
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale data processing and multi-source data pipeline integration
• Practical experience with graph analytics, network modeling tools, and interconnected data architectures (e.g., Python/R quantitative libraries, graph databases, or network science frameworks)
• Strong background working within or alongside the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC)
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs
• Travel to support program operations up to 15% duty factor

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Quantitative Analyst SETA supporting DARPA program managers in the development, integration, and scaling of complex adaptive system modelling and data-intensive analytical capabilities.
• This role involves integrating complex, multi-source intelligence and commercial/open-source data streams into graph-based, network analytical frameworks to support strategic competition analysis, industrial base resilience, and national security decision-making.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between academic researchers, software engineering teams, and IC stakeholders to ensure tools align with operational requirements.
• Advise DARPA leadership on program execution risks, data architecture scalability, and capability transition strategy.

Skills

Graph analytics

Network data science

Python

R

Data pipelines

IC experience

Education

Master’s or PhD in Economics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics

Tools

Graph databases

Python

R

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Quantitative Analyst SETA to support DARPA program managers in developing, integrating, and scaling complex adaptive system modeling and data-intensive analytics at onsite Arlington, VA.

You will combine multi-source data streams into graph-based frameworks to inform strategic competition analysis and national security decisions. Ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, with 5+ years of experience, TS/SCI clearance,