Senior Data Analyst - 3056-02

About the role

The Senior Operations Research Analyst supports the Air National Guard Plans, Programs and Requirements Directorate (NGB/A8), enabling a Guard force that is capable and sustainable as a cost-effective element of national security.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage scalable data pipelines, enterprise data warehouses, and architecture to support advanced analytics and operations research.
• Perform a broad range of operations research analysis functions to examine unique problems through creativity, innovative techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.
• Develop and maintain data models, data integration frameworks, and enterprise data architecture to ensure optimal data quality, reliability, and security.
• Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars.
• Maintain proficiency through participation in technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, research, and training.
• Research, write, and present complex data analysis results in an understandable format for senior leaders and decision makers.
• Develop technical data visualization products in the form of reports, informational graphics, and/or briefings.
• Inform Air National Guard studies, analysis, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate across directorates to synchronize datasets and reporting, ensuring seamless data interoperability and establishing robust data governance.

Requirements

• Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Research, Data Science, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Math, or Economics
• Experience working in the Department of Defense environment, preferably the Air Force or National Guard
• Highly proficient in computational programming languages such as Python, SQL, or related languages, with strong experience in developing and maintaining robust ETL/ELT pipelines
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable enterprise data architectures, data lakes, and cloud-based data environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency with advanced database management, relational/non-relational databases, and big data processing technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, PostgreSQL)
• Highly proficient in data visualization tools such as Plotly, PowerBI, Tableau, or related tools
• Understanding of Air National Guard functions and missions under Title 10 and Title 32

Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred

Skills

• Data Science
• Data Engineering
• Data Architecture
• Data Visualization
• Operations Research
• Advanced Analytics

Benefits

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas