Data Analyst

The Ascendancy Group•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Data Analyst The Ascendancy Group’s Mission To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions. Overview The Data Analyst position is a full-time position supporting mission operations by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting structured and unstructured data to generate actionable insights as part of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). Unlike data engineers who build pipelines and infrastructure, or data scientists who develop models and advanced analytics, the data analyst focuses on extracting trends, generating reports, and translating raw data into decision-ready products. This position is contingent upon contract award. Security Requirement: TS/SCI or TS w/SCI Eligibility

Requirements

Degree in Data Analytics, Information Science, Political Science, or a related field
Experience performing data analysis in support of military operations, influence planning, or intelligence activities
Proficient in SQL and Excel; working knowledge of Python, R, or similar scripting tools is a plus
Familiarity with data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Qlik)
Strong understanding of data validation, normalization, and metadata tagging in support of operational reporting
Willing to travel within the supported Combatant Command’s area of responsibility

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a Combatant Command or Joint Task Force within a J39, J2, or J3 staff
Experience analyzing data related to social media behavior, message resonance, PSYOP product distribution, audience targeting, or narrative effectiveness
Experience contributing to IO campaign assessments or synchronization meetings
Experience briefing senior officers (O-5 and above) and developing executive-level summaries in PowerPoint or equivalent
Experience using statistical packages such as IBM SPSS, STATA, or R
Demonstrated ability to develop or track MOEs and MOPs aligned to operational objectives
Understanding of IRCs (MISO, MILDEC, OPSEC, Cyber, PA) and how data supports their planning and assessment

Responsibilities

Conducts data analysis to support OIE planning and assessment, including Measures of Effectiveness (MOE), Measures of Performance (MOP), and campaign impact evaluations.
Translates complex datasets into clear visuals, dashboards, and narrative reports for planners, leadership, and assessment teams.
Identifies trends, anomalies, and engagement patterns across cyber, social media, public affairs, and influence operations datasets.
Collaborates with MISO, Cyber, MILDEC, OPSEC, and Public Affairs teams to ensure data integration supports cross-IRC planning and decision support.
Supports real-time and post-operation analysis of influence campaigns and adversary activity within the information environment.
Queries and manipulate data from mission systems, OSINT platforms, and enterprise databases (e.g., social media metrics, cyber logs, product engagement stats).
Ensures data quality and consistency, provide recommendations for improved collection or visualization, and assist with standardizing assessment metrics.
Identifies and gains authority to leverage required data to support mission needs.
Provides data visualization and quantitative analysis; manage and optimize existing databases and associated dashboards.
Briefs senior leadership and operational planning staff on findings, trends, and campaign impacts derived from multi-source data.
Leverages online analytic toolkits to support social media scrapes and trend analysis.
Works independently or collaboratively with social scientists, ORSAs, and data scientists to refine research design and integrate qualitative insights into quantitative findings