Data Analyst

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology, delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

Contract Overview:

The Data Technical Support (DTS) contract provides data science professionals to the United States Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) Intelligence Data Science Team (IDST) and Special Operations Forces Acquisitions, Technology & Logistics (SOF AT&L).

The IDST is a government-led team focused on data analytics efforts within the USSOCOM Directorate of Intelligence (J2) and its subordinate command’s intelligence lines of effort. The IDST helps USSOCOM intelligence analysts by turning the Command’s data into actionable information. The IDST team may also engage with the USSOCOM Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), Knowledge Management (KM), and other HQ entities.

The DTS contract provides permanently assigned data science professionals to the USSOCOM Headquarters, Theater Special Operations Commands, and Component Commands. Additionally, the DTS contract may provide temporary support (Temporary Duty / deployment) to worldwide Special Operations Joint Task Forces, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Forces, Special Operations Task Forces, and Special Operations Command Forward Elements.

Job Description:

Data Analyst - Data Analysts support the IDST by using technology to mine complex, voluminous, and different varieties of data from various sources and platforms to collect, analyze, and compile data to meet customer needs.

This position is in Virginia Beach, VA.

Job Duties Include (but are not limited to):

• Identify new sources of data and methods to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting

• Collect customer requirements

• Determine technical issues

• Design algorithms and data manipulation capabilities using R, Python, C++, JavaScript, Go, and other known programming languages.

• Build data solutions, tools, and capabilities to enable self-service frameworks for data consumers to monitor and report on data.

• Improve the quality of data use and usability by driving an understanding and adherence to the principles of data quality management including metadata, lineage, and business definitions

• Work collaboratively with Intelligence and Data analysis teams to produce qualitative and quantitative data that support Intelligence products.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience providing services similar in required tasks, scope, and complexity.

• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a computer science discipline or equivalent.

Security Clearance:

• Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

1 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required