Sr. Data Analyst

About the Role

Leidos’ Defense Systems, Weapons Sensors, Advanced Sensors and Protective Technologies Portfolio is seeking a talented Sr. Data Analyst to join a diverse team of software developers, engineers, and scientists. You will help create unique solutions for complex problems in modeling & simulation (M&S), sensor integration & characterization, data analysis, algorithm development, and testing for electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) systems. The role operates within the Agile/Scrum framework, focusing on developing analysis tools and data products while collaborating effectively with management, coworkers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a team of engineers and scientists to develop analysis scripts, data processing pipelines, and data products.
• Assist with data collections, including cleaning and validating data from multiple sources.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support program objectives.
• Develop data visualizations to support analysis products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide input into software, modeling & simulation, and test plan development.
• Implement industry-standard and custom performance metrics.
• Document analysis methodologies, processes, and findings.
• Assist with the design of experiments (DoE) and conducting parametric trade studies.
• Enhance current M&S capabilities to narrow the gap between real and synthetic data.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis.

Requirements

• BS degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience, or a Master’s with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in a technical domain.
• Intermediate ability in Python with familiarity using statistical and data analysis libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, scikit-image, statsmodels, etc.) and data visualization libraries (matplotlib, seaborn, plotly, etc.).
• Experience analyzing large datasets containing mixed data types.
• Proficiency in developing data visualization products.
• Knowledge of a variety of machine learning architectures, including classical ML techniques and modern deep learning (DL) architectures for supervised and unsupervised learning.
• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to Huntsville, North Alabama, AL.
• Active SECRET clearance or above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating or developing computer vision algorithms for object detection, recognition, and tracking.
• Experience with evaluating or developing machine learning solutions.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques for exploratory data analysis, comparing data distributions, and low-dimensional embedding.
• Familiarity or interest in EO/IR phenomenology and experience with image processing.
• Familiarity with C++ programming.

Pay

Pay Range: $107,900.00 – $195,050.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.