Data Analyst

We are currently seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support the Naval Tactical Grid (NTG) program. The data analyst will participate in multiple events ensuring test readiness by demonstrating proficiency in developing data analysis artifacts such as analysis procedures, test plans, test architectures, and test reports. The ideal prospect shall demonstrate ability to understand data flows, implement data analysis tools such as DART/EDART and Wireshark, and have experience with network related communications including tactical links such as JREAP-C and Link-16, and Program of Record (PoR) systems such as CDLMS and LMMT.

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Utilize common Tactical Data Link (TDL) data analysis tools to support the validation of system requirements, root-cause and trouble shooting of complex issues observed or documented during testing.
• Utilize system specifications and requirement documentations to support analysis. Requires an advanced understanding and workable knowledge of the contents within supporting technical documents.
• Demonstrate advanced working knowledge of system specifications and requirement documentation.
• Independently able to decompose test requirements from various TDL systems and interface specifications to test specific capabilities of a system.
• Maintains requirement results and test requirement traceability.
• Independently supports in the planning and development approach of new systems, new capabilities and functionality of the system. This includes grasping new technical concepts and capabilities to support development of new analysis methods and metrics.
• Independently generates and/or reviews required test reports, which include Test Observation Report forms, Final Test Reports and Test Plans.
• Periodically stands-in as a Test Engineer to support during testing efforts.

Equipment Used:

• Generic PC Workstation. 

Typical Working Conditions:

• General office environment; Computer/Equipment lab. 

Essential Physical Tasks:

• Potential to travel domestically 5-15% of the time.
  
• Ability to lift 10 lbs on an occasional basis.
  
• Ability to use a computer and mouse on a consistent basis. 

Written Communications:

• Operates standard computer based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel) effectively.
• Independently generates documentation that presents ideas and/or information in a logical manner. Able to organize the information and use the best methods and/or formats for its delivery. 

Verbal Communications:

• Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Active communicator – giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of experience operating various Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems, U.S. Military Communication Systems and associated interfaces and computer control equipment.
• Experience with Navy Command and Control (C2) operational concepts and environments; Navy C2 architectures, participants and operations involved.

Customer Interface Activities:

• Suitable inter-personnel and customer service skills required to interface with customers.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the customer, NIWC Pacific Center's staff, and peer contractor personnel.

Work Schedule:   

• 9/80
• Must have ability to work within company and customer schedule requirements which may vary depending on criticality and necessity of a given task.
• The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field preferred
• High School Diploma with 8 years of experience in lieu of degree 

Pay Range: $90,000.00 to $115,000.00 annually, DOE

U.S. Citizenship is required

Security Clearance:

Candidates must have an active clearance OR  the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance, and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer