S&T Portfolio Analyst - Clearance Required

International Executive Service Corps; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cydecor is seeking an S&T Portfolio Analyst to support strategic decision-making through data-driven analysis of S&T investments and capabilities. The role focuses on assessments, horizon scans, and impact analyses to inform portfolio decisions for senior leadership within a Federal S&T organization, with emphasis on military capability development.

Responsibilities include developing dashboards, applying bibliometric and patent analysis, and supporting forecasting of emerging

Qualifications

• Five years of data-driven S&T assessment experience for federal decision-making.
• Two years of impact analysis of S&T investments on military capabilities.
• Experience briefing analytical findings to senior government or military leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform data-driven S&T assessments and horizon scans for strategic decisions.
• Conduct impact analyses of S&T investments on military capabilities.
• Develop analytical products and briefings for senior leadership.
• Apply bibliometric, patent, science-of-science methods and S&T indicators.
• Support S&T forecasting for emerging technologies and future impacts.
• Design and maintain analytical workflows, dashboards, models, and data queries.
• Apply statistical methodologies to complex S&T datasets.
• Manage and analyze structured and unstructured data for insights.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations with stakeholders.
• Document methodologies and outputs per Federal standards.

Skills

Data-driven methodologies

S&T assessments

Horizon scans

Decision-making support

Statistical methodologies

Data analysis

Dashboards

Modeling

Data management

Analytical workflows

IT skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Operations Research

Tools

Bibliometric analysis

Patent analysis

Science of science

S&T indicators

S&T forecasting

Job description

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

Cydecor is seeking an S&T Portfolio Analyst to support strategic decision-making through data-driven analysis of Science & Technology (S&T) investments and capabilities. This role focuses on conducting assessments, horizon scans, and impact analyses to inform portfolio decisions for senior leadership within a Federal S&T organization, with particular emphasis on military capability development and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform data-driven S&T assessments and horizon scans to support strategic decision-making
• Conduct impact analyses evaluating the effects of S&T investments on military capabilities
• Develop analytical products and briefings that support portfolio-level decision-making for senior leadership
• Apply bibliometric analysis, patent analysis, science of science techniques, and S&T indicators to evaluate research and technology trends
• Support S&T forecasting activities to assess emerging technologies and future capability impacts
• Design and maintain analytical workflows, dashboards, models, and data queries
• Apply statistical methodologies and data analysis techniques to complex S&T datasets
• Manage and analyze structured and unstructured data to support portfolio insights
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and analytical outputs in accordance with Federal standards

Here’s what you need:

• Five (5) years of experience utilizing data-driven methodologies to perform S&T assessments and horizon scans in support of decision-making at a Federal S&T organization
• Two (2) years of experience performing impact analysis of S&T investments on military capabilities in or for a Department of the Workforce (DoW) organization
• Experience creating analytical products that support strategic portfolio decision-making for senior leadership in an S&T environment
• Experience with bibliometric analysis, patent analysis, science of science, S&T indicators, and S&T forecasting
• Strong knowledge of statistical methodologies, data analysis techniques, data management, dashboards, modeling, querying, and analytical workflows
• Demonstrated strong IT and mathematical skills

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field
• Experience supporting Federal or DoD Science & Technology organizations
• Experience briefing analytical findings to senior government or military leadership

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret Clearance

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field preferred

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits:

The projected compensation range for this position is $106,000-$160,000.

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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