Remote Data Analyst - Radar & Spectrum Analytics

Niyam IT; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Opportunities

Professional Growth & Development

Exceptional People

Innovative & Collaborative Culture

Diversity & Inclusion

Meaningful Work with Purpose

Job summary

Niyam IT seeks a Data Analyst to support a Radar Site and Spectrum Relocation Analysis program for a federal client. The role involves building and maintaining databases, data ingestion from multiple sources, and supporting interference analysis.

The position is fully remote with minimal travel and is tied to a proposal submission. Candidates should have 3+ years of data analysis experience, strong SQL and Python/R skills, and familiarity with CUI handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of data analysis across multiple sources.
• Proficiency with SQL and data analysis tools (Python/R).
• Experience with data lineage, quality, and metadata.
• Familiarity with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements.
• Ability to travel occasionally (minimal).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the incumbent and spectrum database that underpins the program's database-first architecture, ensuring overlapping study areas are analyzed once and extended across the full NEXRAD network without rework.
• Ingest, normalize, and quality-control data from the Government-furnished spectrum dataset, FCC ULS, FAA facility/obstruction data, USGS 3DEP terrain, and commercial spectrum-intelligence sources.
• Support terrain-informed propagation and interference analysis by structuring emitter, frequency, power, and antenna parameter data for engineering use.
• Maintain the Clear / Watch / Flagged site risk classification data and document classification thresholds and methodology for Government concurrence.
• Prepare batched, priority-tiered datasets (Urgent first) that feed the NEXRAD Site and Spectrum Baseline Report and drive physical site survey sequencing.
• Develop reusable queries, validation checks, and automated data exports to support recurring reports, dashboards, and measurement result integration.
• Reconcile measured frequency occupancy and interference results against predicted baseline values, flagging discrepancies for the spectrum engineering team.
• Ensure all spectrum and site data is handled and documented in accordance with CUI requirements, including source, date, method, and accuracy tracking.

Skills

SQL

Python (pandas)

Data analysis

Data cleaning

Data integration

Data validation

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Engineering/Info Systems

Tools

PostGIS

Power BI

Job description

Niyam IT seeks a Data Analyst to support a Radar Site and Spectrum Relocation Analysis program for a federal client. The role involves building and maintaining databases, data ingestion from multiple sources, and supporting interference analysis.

The position is fully remote with minimal travel and is tied to a proposal submission. Candidates should have 3+ years of data analysis experience, strong SQL and Python/R skills, and familiarity with CUI handling.