Data Analyst

NiyamIT•Leesburg, VA

6d•Remote

About The Position

Niyam IT is seeking a Data Analyst to support a Radar Site and Spectrum Relocation Analysis Support program for a federal client that operates a nationwide network of weather radar (NEXRAD) facilities. This effort supports a broader federal initiative to repurpose spectrum for commercial licensed use, while ensuring the client agency retains its mission-critical weather forecasting capabilities. The Data Analyst will build and maintain the incumbent and spectrum databases that anchor the program's baseline analysis, structuring and quality-checking data used to classify site interference risk and support stay-versus-relocate decisions. This position is fully remote, with minimal, occasional travel as noted below. This position is associated with a proposal submission and is contingent upon contract award. Candidates selected through this process may be considered for employment should the contract be awarded to our organization.

Requirements

US Citizenship.
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree).
3+ years of data analysis experience, including data cleaning, integration, validation, and reporting across multiple sources.
Proficiency with SQL and relational databases, plus a data analysis toolset such as Python (pandas) or R.
Experience designing and maintaining structured datasets and documenting data lineage, quality, and metadata.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated attention to data accuracy and reproducibility.
Working knowledge of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements.
Ability to travel occasionally (minimal) to support program activities as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with spectrum, RF, telecommunications, or radar-related datasets.
Familiarity with geospatial data and spatial databases (e.g., PostGIS) or GIS platforms (e.g., Open-Source and Esri).
Experience with data visualization and dashboard tools (e.g., Esri dashboards, Power BI, or comparable).
Familiarity with open RF data standards (e.g., SigMF) or large machine-readable technical datasets.
Prior experience supporting a federal agency with mission-critical infrastructure, spectrum, or scientific data programs.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain the incumbent and spectrum database that underpins the program's database-first architecture, ensuring overlapping study areas are analyzed once and extended across the full NEXRAD network without rework.
Ingest, normalize, and quality-control data from the Government-furnished spectrum dataset, FCC ULS, FAA facility/obstruction data, USGS 3DEP terrain, and commercial spectrum-intelligence sources.
Support terrain-informed propagation and interference analysis by structuring emitter, frequency, power, and antenna parameter data for engineering use.
Maintain the Clear / Watch / Flagged site risk classification data and document classification thresholds and methodology for Government concurrence.
Prepare batched, priority-tiered datasets (Urgent first) that feed the NEXRAD Site and Spectrum Baseline Report and drive physical site survey sequencing.
Develop reusable queries, validation checks, and automated data exports to support recurring reports, dashboards, and measurement result integration.
Reconcile measured frequency occupancy and interference results against predicted baseline values, flagging discrepancies for the spectrum engineering team.
Ensure all spectrum and site data is handled and documented in accordance with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements, including source, date, method, and accuracy tracking.