Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic and analytical support to customers with missions in national security to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields of countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, nuclear non-proliferation, weapons deployment programs, and transportation safety. In addition to management and advisory services, CIG staff collaborate closely with our clients to provide high-quality modeling, simulation, software, and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines.
SPA has a near-term need for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Operations Research Analyst to join our organization and play a key role in shaping the future of our data-driven initiatives. This role is onsite in Alexandria, VA.
ResponsibilitiesThe candidate will develop and implement data management frameworks to support risk informed decision making across organizations; collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their analytic needs and help them make risk informed decisions; design, implement, and publish common lexicons to maximize the data sharing efficiencies; analyze issues to identify patterns, trends, and insights that inform business strategy; design and implement data governance processes to ensure data quality, security, and compliance; and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. The ideal candidate will have a passion for using data to drive business decisions and a track record of successfully executing data strategy projects.
QualificationsRequired:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or a related fieldActive TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a favorable DHS Suitability determinationAt least 10 years of experience acting as a senior data analyst, including at least three years applied to national security or homeland security dataMore than 24 credit hours of quantitative-based coursework (in the fields of mathematics, statistics, or engineering), including at least six credit hours of calculus and Experience in presenting and communicating the results of analysis to project stakeholders.Possess the same or comparable certifications as listed: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Data Management and Analytics, Certified Analytics Professional, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Big Data - Specialty, or SAS Certified Big Data ProfessionalDemonstrated experience acting as a senior representative for an organization that developed national-level plans or initiatives as they relate to data and information sharing, including at least three years applied to national security or homeland security missionsDesired:
DHS SuitabilityUnderstanding of the infrastructure security mission, the data in this mission area, and how to deliver the most pertinent data for decisions by senior DHS government leadersExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention-to-detailStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively lead and communicate data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBIFamiliarity with data management technologies such as SQL, NoSQL (e.g., graph databases), and cloud-based data platformsAbility to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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