ARA · 13 hours ago
Open-Source Data Analyst (Active DoW Secret Clearance Required)
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expApplied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The Open-Source Data Analyst will conduct data-driven strategies to analyze large datasets and support customer missions by extracting essential information from publicly available sources.
ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reviewing large amounts of data
Analyzing data
Extracting essential data from the nonessential
Conduct data-driven strategies to shape the future of business facing products
Utilize data science and analytical skills to help identify and solve customer challenges
Work with available web, social media, open source, and publicly available content
Analyze and process large collection-related datasets according to organizational priorities
Work closely with DoW and warfighters to understand their questions and requirements
Dig into the publicly available data-rich environment to find information
Explore new data sources
Create effective queries
Combine information from diverse sources to support the mission
Communicate effectively with various teams, management, external/internal customers
Qualification
Required
Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to upgrade to TS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related technical field and 2+ years relevant work experience, OR Degree waived with 8+ years' experience in Data Science, Data Mining, Analytical Research, or equivalent
Experience in Data Science, Data Mining, Analytical Research, Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS) or equivalent
Experience with link/nodal analysis, including developing collection plans and risk assessments
Knowledge of internet-based research, advanced search algorithms, including Boolean logic, search engines, and database resources
Knowledge of internet sources, including social media, social networking tools, data exploitation, and commercial- and industry-based databases
Industry experience with data science, analytics, machine learning, algorithm analysis, and data clustering
Ability to communicate and brief senior leaders with technical aptitude
Ability to provide rapid intelligence responses
Ability to write technical products
Experience with visual analytic tools like Microsoft Pivot, Maltego, Palantir, or Visual Analytics
Strong knowledge and experience with data querying and aggregation
Strong analytical research skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to lift up to 30lbs pounds
Preferred
Active/Current TS/SCI Clearance
Master's degree (in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field) or technical equivalent
5+ years' experience in Data Science, Data Mining, Analytical Research, or equivalent
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Company
ARA
ARA provides research, engineering, and technical support services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12MKey Investors
Engineer Research and Development Center
2023-03-16Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Curt Beckemeyer
President & CEO
Maggie Gendron
Vice President Government Relations
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