Data Analyst -Secret Clearance Required
About The Position
The Data Analyst designs scalable data pipelines and models, integrates diverse data sources, and optimizes database performance. They work with clients and teams to deliver analytical solutions, applying statistical and machine learning techniques to generate insights and guide data-driven decisions. Specific responsibilities may include: Develop and maintain processes to efficiently collect, transform, and manage data for analysis and reporting Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ensure the integration of diverse data sources Design and implement data models, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity Optimize database systems for performance and scalability Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze complex datasets and extract meaningful insights Develop predictive models and algorithms to support data-driven decision-making Conduct exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing to uncover patterns and trends Collaborate with domain experts to translate business questions into analytical solutions Assists with additional tasks and duties as needed to support the project team and business objectives
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI throughout employment
- A minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in data analysis, data engineering, or data science, with demonstrated leadership in designing and implementing scalable analytics solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and or modern data analysis frameworks (e.g., Pandas, scikit-learn, Spark); including experience with data visualization and dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Experience with statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning techniques, with a track record of applying these methods to support strategic decision-making.
- Excellent analytical, business, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with cross-functional and domain-expert teams, translating complex business or intelligence questions into actionable, data-driven solutions.
- Willingness to work full-time (5 days a week) at client sites in the Washington metropolitan area; occasional travel outside of the Washington, D.C. area
Nice To Haves
- Currently holds an active DoW secret clearance or higher
- Master's degree in a related field
- Experience supporting Department of War (DoW) projects/programs
- Experience optimizing and managing large-scale databases for performance and scalability
- Experience in creating strategies for developing systems and processes
- SCRUM Master certification or demonstrated experience applying Agile methodologies in project delivery environments
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain processes to efficiently collect, transform, and manage data for analysis and reporting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ensure the integration of diverse data sources
- Design and implement data models, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity
- Optimize database systems for performance and scalability
- Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze complex datasets and extract meaningful insights
- Develop predictive models and algorithms to support data-driven decision-making
- Conduct exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing to uncover patterns and trends
- Collaborate with domain experts to translate business questions into analytical solutions
- Assists with additional tasks and duties as needed to support the project team and business objectives
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee-funded health savings account (HSA)
- Unlimited sick leave
- Generous paid vacation time and eight (8) federal holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Program where Rockwood provides a 100% match on employees' contributions, up to 4% of their salary deferrals
- Employer-paid parental leave
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
- Continuous learning and tuition reimbursement allowances
- Bonuses and incentives for high-impact work
- Monthly cell phone, hotspot, or internet reimbursement
- Monthly wellness reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
