Senior data analyst - operations

Company Overview:

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining operational reporting and key performance indicators (KPIs) that span our manufacturing operations and government-contracting environments. You will leverage your expertise in data visualization tools (especially IBM Cognos and Microsoft Power BI) and data modeling to turn raw data into actionable insights for operational leaders. You will also partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, build dashboards, support change-management and act as a project manager of analytics initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting and is comfortable working both hands-on and collaboratively.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and enhance operational reports and interactive dashboards (in Cognos and Power BI) to monitor performance, productivity, quality, throughput, cost, inventory, and other KPIs.

• Work with operations, supply chain, quality, engineering and contract-administration teams to elicit requirements, define metrics, create data definitions and ensure alignment of analytics with business objectives.

• Build and maintain data pipelines, data models and ETL processes (SQL, coding or scripting) that support reliable reporting, ensure data integrity, consistency and the automation of manual tasks.

• Act as project lead on analytics initiatives — create project plans, manage timelines, coordinate stakeholders, deliver results, and drive adoption of analytics outputs.

• Perform ad hoc and recurring data analyses (trend analysis, root-cause, variance analysis) to uncover process improvement opportunities, support decision-making and track performance to target.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics) or equivalent experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in data analysis, reporting and dashboard development—preferably in a manufacturing, operations or defense-contracting environment.

• Proven hands-on experience with Cognos and Power BI (designing dashboards, setting up KPIs, slicing/dicing data, building interactive visualizations).

• Demonstrated experience working directly with business / operations teams to gather requirements, define metrics and deliver insights.

• Solid project-management skills: ability to coordinate analytics projects, manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MES tools) and integrating those data sources into analytics solutions.
• Prior experience mentoring and leading a small team of data/reporting analysts.
• Experience with other BI tools or visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Looker) and scripting languages (e.g., R, Python full stack)
• Experience in a regulated environment or familiarity with government/DoD contracting requirements (reporting, audit readiness, compliance) is a plus.

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Accessibility/Accommodation:

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QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.