Systems Planning & Analysis
Data Analyst - Test and Evaluation
Systems Planning & Analysis, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
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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. Overview
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.
We have an immediate need for a Data Analyst to provide onsite support at a government facility in Northern VA.
Responsibilities
The candidate will play a critical role in extracting, structuring, cleansing, analyzing, and visualizing data from test events and operational demonstrations. In addition to traditional data analysis, the candidate will contribute significantly to the development, implementation, and refinement of test modelsincluding analytical and statistical models used to evaluate system performance against defined test objectives. Will collaborate closely with test engineers, systems analysts, and government stakeholders to ensure that modeling and data analysis efforts support rigorous, evidence-based assessments of technology effectiveness and operational suitability. Extract and integrate data from structured test events, field trials, and operational demonstrations. Cleanse, transform, and manage data to prepare it for analysis and modeling. Conduct statistical and computational analysis to identify trends, variances, and performance metrics. Develop and apply test models to simulate, predict, or evaluate system performance under various conditions. Support design, validation, and refinement of test models in alignment with test objectives and evaluation frameworks. Build dashboards, visualizations, and reports to clearly communicate analysis and model results to technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborate with T&E teams to ensure models and data analysis align with system requirements and operational scenarios. Assist in the development of test plans, modeling strategies, data collection methodologies, and post-test reporting. Develop viewsheds and provide accurate waypoints for test execution. Contribute to performance assessments, recommendations, and lessons learned for acquisition and deployment decisions.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
Bachelors degree and at least 3+ years of experience. TS/SCI and able to receive DHS Suitability, and CBP Background Investigation. Experience working with complex datasets from technical or operational environments. Experience with spatial data in either ArcGis, SF, Geopandas, or other spatial software. Experienced with both Raster and Spatial Points data. Demonstrated experience developing or supporting analytical or statistical models for system performance evaluation. Proficiency in data analysis and modeling tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, or similar platforms. Understanding of statistical methods, performance metrics, and experimental design principles. Ability to translate model outputs into actionable insights for decision-makers. Knowledge of coordinate reference systems (CRS) and the data transformations necessary between different CRS Self motivated, able to work independently and coordinate efforts with team mates as needed. Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
Desired
Active DHS Suitability or CBP Background Investigation. Experience supporting DHS, DoD, or other Federal T&E or operational assessment efforts. Familiarity with border security technologies such as surveillance systems, sensor arrays, unmanned platforms, or detection systems. Experience with modeling and simulation techniques, geospatial or temporal modeling, or operations research methods. Knowledge of test modeling frameworks, verification and validation techniques, and system evaluation criteria. Experience with ESRI ArcGis and ArcPy to include construction of viewsheds. Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
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Data Analyst - Test and Evaluation
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Systems Planning & Analysis Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Overview
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. Overview
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.
We have an immediate need for a Data Analyst to provide onsite support at a government facility in Northern VA.
Responsibilities
The candidate will play a critical role in extracting, structuring, cleansing, analyzing, and visualizing data from test events and operational demonstrations. In addition to traditional data analysis, the candidate will contribute significantly to the development, implementation, and refinement of test modelsincluding analytical and statistical models used to evaluate system performance against defined test objectives. Will collaborate closely with test engineers, systems analysts, and government stakeholders to ensure that modeling and data analysis efforts support rigorous, evidence-based assessments of technology effectiveness and operational suitability. Extract and integrate data from structured test events, field trials, and operational demonstrations. Cleanse, transform, and manage data to prepare it for analysis and modeling. Conduct statistical and computational analysis to identify trends, variances, and performance metrics. Develop and apply test models to simulate, predict, or evaluate system performance under various conditions. Support design, validation, and refinement of test models in alignment with test objectives and evaluation frameworks. Build dashboards, visualizations, and reports to clearly communicate analysis and model results to technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborate with T&E teams to ensure models and data analysis align with system requirements and operational scenarios. Assist in the development of test plans, modeling strategies, data collection methodologies, and post-test reporting. Develop viewsheds and provide accurate waypoints for test execution. Contribute to performance assessments, recommendations, and lessons learned for acquisition and deployment decisions.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
Bachelors degree and at least 3+ years of experience. TS/SCI and able to receive DHS Suitability, and CBP Background Investigation. Experience working with complex datasets from technical or operational environments. Experience with spatial data in either ArcGis, SF, Geopandas, or other spatial software. Experienced with both Raster and Spatial Points data. Demonstrated experience developing or supporting analytical or statistical models for system performance evaluation. Proficiency in data analysis and modeling tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, or similar platforms. Understanding of statistical methods, performance metrics, and experimental design principles. Ability to translate model outputs into actionable insights for decision-makers. Knowledge of coordinate reference systems (CRS) and the data transformations necessary between different CRS Self motivated, able to work independently and coordinate efforts with team mates as needed. Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
Desired
Active DHS Suitability or CBP Background Investigation. Experience supporting DHS, DoD, or other Federal T&E or operational assessment efforts. Familiarity with border security technologies such as surveillance systems, sensor arrays, unmanned platforms, or detection systems. Experience with modeling and simulation techniques, geospatial or temporal modeling, or operations research methods. Knowledge of test modeling frameworks, verification and validation techniques, and system evaluation criteria. Experience with ESRI ArcGis and ArcPy to include construction of viewsheds. Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Information Technology Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Armed Forces Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Systems Planning & Analysis by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Data Analyst roles.
District of Columbia, United States $85,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $50.00-$80.00 2 weeks ago Data Analyst - People Analytics (Short-Term Employment)
Washington, DC $124,000.00-$176,000.00 1 week ago District of Columbia, United States 1 month ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $95,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago Bethesda, MD $112,000.00-$179,000.00 2 weeks ago Maryland, United States $30.00-$35.00 5 hours ago Bethesda, MD $112,000.00-$179,000.00 6 days ago Reston, VA $57,800.00-$90,350.00 22 hours ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr