Space Data Scientist - Predictive Analytics

Systems Planning & Analysis; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Junior/Journeyman Data Scientist in Colorado Springs to support predictive sustainment capabilities. You will work with engineering, logistics, and operations teams, leveraging Government data and SBIR analytics tools to drive data-driven insights.

You will develop predictive analytics, analyze data trends, and assist with CBM+ products under senior guidance, ensuring data fidelity and repeatability for program reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Analytics, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with Python, R, or similar analytics tools.
• Experience working with datasets, metrics, or basic statistical/ML techniques.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and documentation proficiency.

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.
• Support development of predictive maintenance models, reliability assessments, and CBM+ analytical products.
• Prepare and validate data pipelines, feature engineering workflows, and model QA steps.
• Assist with development of failure mode analyses, lifecycle performance studies, and sustainment risk assessments.
• Apply supervised and unsupervised ML techniques for anomaly detection and forecasting.
• Produce analytical summaries, technical findings, and sustainment metrics for reviews.
• Maintain configuration-controlled analytical artifacts and sustainment baselines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure data fidelity and compliance.

Skills

Python

R

3+ years experience

Analytical skills

Documentation proficiency

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) is seeking a Junior/Journeyman Data Scientist in Colorado Springs to support predictive sustainment capabilities. You will work with engineering, logistics, and operations teams, leveraging Government data and SBIR analytics tools to drive data-driven insights.

You will develop predictive analytics, analyze data trends, and assist with CBM+ products under senior guidance, ensuring data fidelity and repeatability for program reviews.