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. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic and analytical support to customers with missions in national security to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields of countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, nuclear non-proliferation, weapons deployment programs, and transportation safety. In addition to management and advisory services, CIG staff collaborate closely with our clients to provide high-quality modeling, simulation, software, and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines.

SPA has an near-term need for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Scientist to provide onsite support in Alexandria, VA.

The candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of our data-driven initiatives. Will apply a passion for using data to drive risk analysis efforts and a track record of successfully executing data strategy projects. Develop and implement risk assessment frameworks to support risk informed decision making across organizations, collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their analytic needs and help them make risk informed decisions, and design, implement, and publish common lexicons to maximize the data sharing efficiencies. Analyze issues to identify patterns, trends, and insights that inform analytic efforts. Design and implement data governance processes to ensure data quality, security, and compliance, and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years experience in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a favorable DHS Suitability determination

Desired:

• DHS Suitability and Secret Clearance
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention-to-detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively lead and communicate data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI
• Familiarity with data management technologies such as SQL, NoSQL (e.g., graph databases), and cloud-based data platforms
• Experience with programming languages such as R, Python, and/or GIS analytic experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Experience leading a small team of data scientists
• Project management - e.g., tracking and providing feedback on deliverables provided by other performers