Quantitative Analyst (SETA) — Network Analytics & IC Data

Blue Sky Innovators; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators in Arlington, VA seeks a Quantitative Analyst SETA to support DARPA program managers by developing, integrating, and scaling complex adaptive system models and data-intensive analytics. You will merge multi-source intelligence and commercial data streams into graph-based networks for strategic competition analysis and national security decision-making.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years in quantitative modeling and econometrics, and a TS/SCI

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Economics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of quantitative economic modeling, econometrics, and network data science experience.
• Experience with large-scale data processing, multi-source data pipelines, and data architectures.
• Experience with graph analytics, network modeling tools, and interconnected data architectures.
• Background working with or alongside the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC).
• Understanding of global economic, financial, and defense supply chain data.
• Strong written and oral communication, including executive PowerPoint briefs.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, evaluation, and application of quantitative economic models and graph-based data integration architectures.
• Oversee integration of multi-source intelligence and economic datasets into scalable analytical pipelines.
• Serve as technical liaison between researchers, software teams, and IC stakeholders.
• Advise leadership on execution risks, data architecture scalability, and transition strategy.
• Prepare documentation, roadmaps, and executive briefs for senior decision-makers.

Skills

Quantitative modelling

Graph analytics

Data engineering

Communication skills

Economics/ econometrics

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Economics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Graph databases

Python/R libraries

Job description

Blue Sky Innovators in Arlington, VA seeks a Quantitative Analyst SETA to support DARPA program managers by developing, integrating, and scaling complex adaptive system models and data-intensive analytics. You will merge multi-source intelligence and commercial data streams into graph-based networks for strategic competition analysis and national security decision-making.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years in quantitative modeling and econometrics, and a TS/SCI