S&T Portfolio Analyst - Clearance Required

Job Description

Cydecor is seeking an S&T Portfolio Analyst to support strategic decision-making through data-driven analysis of Science & Technology (S&T) investments and capabilities. This role focuses on conducting assessments, horizon scans, and impact analyses to inform portfolio decisions for senior leadership within a Federal S&T organization, with particular emphasis on military capability development and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform data-driven S&T assessments and horizon scans to support strategic decision-making
• Conduct impact analyses evaluating the effects of S&T investments on military capabilities
• Create analytical products and briefings that support portfolio-level decision-making for senior leadership
• Apply bibliometric analysis, patent analysis, science of science techniques, and S&T indicators to evaluate research and technology trends
• Support S&T forecasting activities to assess emerging technologies and future capability impacts
• Design and maintain analytical workflows, dashboards, models, and data queries
• Apply statistical methodologies and data analysis techniques to complex S&T datasets
• Manage and analyze structured and unstructured data to support portfolio insights
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and analytical outputs in accordance with Federal standards

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience utilizing data-driven methodologies to perform S&T assessments and horizon scans in support of decision-making at a Federal S&T organization
• Two (2) years of experience performing impact analysis of S&T investments on military capabilities in or for a Department of the Workforce (DoW) organization
• Experience creating analytical products that support strategic portfolio decision-making for senior leadership in an S&T environment
• Strong knowledge of statistical methodologies, data analysis techniques, data management, dashboards, modeling, querying, and analytical workflows
• Demonstrated strong IT and mathematical skills

Bonus Points

• If You Have: Experience supporting Federal or DoD Science & Technology organizations
• Experience briefing analytical findings to senior government or military leadership
• Experience with bibliometric analysis, patent analysis, science of science, S&T indicators, and S&T forecasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field

Skills

• Strong knowledge of statistical methodologies, data analysis techniques, data management, dashboards, modeling, querying, and analytical workflows

Benefits

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.