Security-Cleared Data Scientist – Predictive Maintenance

Arenatechnologies; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) Space and Intelligence Division is seeking a Junior/Journeyman Data Scientist to develop predictive analytics for sustainment of space mission systems.

You will work with engineering, logistics, and operations teams, using Government data and SBIR analytics tools to produce actionable insights. The role emphasizes data pipelines, model QA, and deployment-ready analyses, with a TS/SCI clearance and Colorado Springs as the primary work location.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI clearance at time of application.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Analytics, or related field.
• Experience with Python or R and analytics tools.
• Experience working with datasets, metrics, or basic statistical/ML techniques.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and documentation proficiency.
• Ability to report to designated work location in Colorado Springs, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and refine predictive analytics models supporting sustainment of space mission systems.
• Analyze operational data, maintenance records, telemetry streams, reliability metrics, and system performance trends to identify degradation or failure indicators.
• Support the development of predictive maintenance models, reliability assessments, and CBM+ analytical products under senior guidance.
• Prepare and validate data pipelines, feature engineering workflows, and model QA steps to ensure analytical accuracy and repeatability.
• Assist with development of failure mode analyses, lifecycle performance studies, and sustainment risk assessments.
• Apply supervised and unsupervised ML techniques—where permitted—to support anomaly detection, maintenance forecasting, and reliability trend identification.
• Produce clear analytical summaries, technical findings, sustainment metrics, and decision-support products for program management and engineering reviews.
• Maintain configuration-controlled analytical artifacts and contribute to sustainment baselines supporting TO Task 5 deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure data fidelity, traceability, and compliance with sustainment frameworks.

Skills

Python

R

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Documentation

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) Space and Intelligence Division is seeking a Junior/Journeyman Data Scientist to develop predictive analytics for sustainment of space mission systems.

You will work with engineering, logistics, and operations teams, using Government data and SBIR analytics tools to produce actionable insights. The role emphasizes data pipelines, model QA, and deployment-ready analyses, with a TS/SCI clearance and Colorado Springs as the primary work location.