Quantitative Mission Analytics Strategist

Harkcon, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harkcon, Inc. seeks a Quantitative Mission Analysis Expert to assess Coast Guard data, measures, trends, and resources, translating quantitative evidence into mission implications. The role requires proactive analysis across boundaries, with a focus on identifying gaps and supporting the team.

The candidate will develop methodologies, quantify gaps, and prepare tables, figures, and explanations for senior Government audiences at the Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Operations Mission Analysis, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field with quantitative methodologies training.
• Formal training in quantitative mission analysis methodologies.
• At least five years of experience in developing, conducting, and documenting quantitative mission analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mission-performance measures, operational demand, readiness, staffing, assets, and related data.
• Develop quantitative methodologies based on research questions and evidence.
• Quantify performance gaps and their operational impact.
• Identify data gaps, assumptions, and limitations in metrics.
• Connect quantitative findings to Coast Guard organization, staffing, and equipment.
• Create clear tables, figures, and written explanations for senior audiences.
• Independently identify additional analyses to support findings.

Skills

Strong quantitative reasoning

Data validation

Model documentation

Technical writing

Visualization

Clearance awareness

Education

Master's degree in Economics, Operations Mission Analysis, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Harkcon, Inc. seeks a Quantitative Mission Analysis Expert to assess Coast Guard data, measures, trends, and resources, translating quantitative evidence into mission implications. The role requires proactive analysis across boundaries, with a focus on identifying gaps and supporting the team.

The candidate will develop methodologies, quantify gaps, and prepare tables, figures, and explanations for senior Government audiences at the Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC.