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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

SPA's Veracity Forecasting Group supports unique processes that result in authoritative, data-driven analyses that assist enterprise managers in making complicated decisions. We offer our customers proven expertise in descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics; advanced mathematics and computational techniques (a.k.a. data science); and software engineering. Our mission is to help enterprise leaders make complex, fully informed decisions and save money in the process.

SPA has an immediate need for a Data Scientist. This full-time position is based in Fallon, Nevada.#MC

The position of Master Data Scientist III at the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC, parent Command of TOPGUN) is a unique opportunity to directly partner with experienced operators as they execute high-end Naval Aviation training and tactics development. While onsite, the Master Data Scientist III will be critical to answering the question, “Will our tactics succeed?” The Master Data Scientist III will reside in Fallon, NV. 

The Master Data Scientist III must demonstrate the following attributes:

• Strong analytic curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with and develop strong relationships with the client.
• Ability to produce actionable results on tight timelines.
• Ability to work closely with and direct the work of experts in scientific programming and mathematical modeling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or PhD in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, or related hard sciences required

• Desired experience of 3 years in a field requiring mastery of applied statistics or stochastic processes, ideally demonstrated by authorship of relevant technical reports, theses, or briefings

• Current Top Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications: 

• Department of Defense and/or Department of Navy experience
• Comfort with R, Python, or similar software that supports statistical computing