Associate / Staff Mission Data Analyst
The Associate/Staff Mission Data Analyst at Confidential Client supports national defense programs by analyzing and interpreting OPIR sensor data to enhance missile warning and defense capabilities. This role involves developing analysis tools, testing mission-critical software, and providing actionable insights to improve algorithm and system performance within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an early-career Mission Data Analyst to support development and performance assessment of next-generation missile warning software. You'll analyze large remote-sensing datasets, develop analysis tools, and produce actionable findings that improve algorithms and operational systems.
- Interpret raw and graphical algorithm performance data and convert findings into actionable recommendations for software teams
- Test prototype, development, and sustainment software builds to support mission-critical performance analysis
- Develop analysis tools in Python (data readers, visualizations, and interactive analysis utilities)
- Design new metrics to improve algorithm and system performance assessments
- Create formal analysis reports and present findings to team leads and peers
- Collaborate with engineers across prototype-to-operational system lifecycles
- Other duties as assigned
Who You Are / Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
- Experience analyzing large datasets
- Experience with remote sensing data analysis
- Comfortable working on Linux systems
- Proficient in Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis
- Ability to follow logic in other languages (C++, shell scripts)
- Detail-oriented with good verbal and written communication skills
Important security and citizenship requirement:
- Confidential Client exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Confidential Client cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Experience exploiting and analyzing Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) data
- Experience with Python visualization and analysis packages (e.g., matplotlib, pandas, seaborn, plotly)
- Familiarity with object-oriented design principles
- Advanced degree in a relevant technical field (MS/PhD)
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
- Note: Resumes, cover letters, or applications generated by AI will not be considered.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation range: $88,000 - $127,000 per year. Final offers consider role, experience, education, and skills.
Benefits include:
- 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
- 100% company-paid HSA medical coverage (with 2 buy-up options)
- 80% company-paid dental insurance
- 100% company-paid vision insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Annual profit-sharing plan and discretionary performance bonus
- Paid parental leave
- Generous paid time off (holiday, vacation, sick)
- Flexible work hours
Location & Hiring Process Notes
- Job location: Boulder, CO — onsite or primarily local work as needed for program requirements.
- This is an early-career (entry-level) role; industry or research experience with remote sensing data analysis is preferred.
- Applicants may be asked to complete technical assessments or provide work samples relevant to data analysis.
Colorado applicants:
- In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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