Qualitative Data Analyst

About the role

This role supports the Command Digital Office and Office of Technology by analyzing interview and exercise transcripts to extract meaningful insights that inform decisions on readiness, data strategy, and knowledge management.

Responsibilities

• Translate transcript data from exercises or interviews into structured qualitative findings
• Conduct sentiment analysis using Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools
• Apply qualitative research methods, including:
• Content analysis
• Narrative and discourse analysis
• Thematic coding
• Grounded theory
• Present findings clearly through written reports and visualizations
• Collaborate with existing data management and readiness teams
• Support development of data and knowledge management practices

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience conducting qualitative research or analysis
• Experience working with textual data such as interviews or transcripts
• Proficiency with NLP techniques and tools for sentiment or text analysis
• Familiarity with basic quantitative methods and statistics
• Strong writing and communication skills; able to explain complex findings clearly
• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Security+ already in hand
• Experience working in or with defense or government organizations
• Experience supporting data or knowledge management initiatives