Data Analysts
The Data Analyst role at Confidential Client involves supporting the design, development, and analysis of advanced decision support systems to enhance national security. The position requires applying data analysis, modeling, and algorithm development within multidisciplinary teams to address homeland protection challenges using cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies. This entry-level role offers opportunities to grow technical expertise while contributing to impactful national security research projects.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client seeks entry-level Data Analysts (Assistant Staff levels) to join an engineering-focused team developing advanced decision‑support systems. You will work on data analysis, modeling, and algorithm development using large and varied datasets. This is an on-site, full-time opportunity in Lexington, MA.
What You’ll Do
You will support research and prototype development across the program lifecycle. Typical responsibilities include:
- Support design, development, programming, testing, troubleshooting, modeling, simulation, and documentation of systems or prototypes
- Perform exploratory data analysis: clean, organize, analyze datasets to extract insights, detect trends/anomalies, and visualize results
- Implement, test, and evaluate algorithms and data-processing techniques from academia and engineering practice
- Contribute to data collection, reporting, and component- or subsystem-level deliverables that support broader research efforts
- Learn and apply relevant mission context, technical standards, systems, and project processes
- Communicate progress, technical results, assumptions, and risks clearly and incorporate feedback
- Identify small process improvements and assist new hires, interns, or less-experienced staff (depending on level)
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates will be considered for the appropriate Assistant Staff level based on education, experience, and demonstrated technical capabilities.
Level 1 – Assistant Staff
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent relevant experience
- Typically no prior technical/research experience required
- Foundational understanding of research principles, analytical methods, and structured problem solving
- Ability to learn and apply technical tools, systems, and procedures within a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated curiosity, collaboration, attention to detail, and receptiveness to feedback
Level 2 – Assistant Staff
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s may be considered
- Typically 1+ years of relevant research, engineering, or technical experience
- Demonstrated ability to apply technical concepts to routine problems
- Working knowledge of tools, documentation practices, and project execution processes
- Strong task management and communication of progress/risks
- Collaborative working style and emerging ability to support others
Required Technical Skills
- Data analysis skills: exploratory analysis, cleaning, synthesis, visualization
- Basic statistical and mathematical data manipulation knowledge
- Proficient with MATLAB, Python, or similar programming language
- Ability to develop, implement, test, and evaluate novel algorithms and concepts
- Willingness to learn new tools and techniques
- Attention to detail and ability to manage priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience handling large, complex multidimensional datasets
- Familiarity with software development and source control (e.g., GitHub)
- Experience with multiple operating systems (Windows/Linux/Unix)
Compensation & Benefits
- Assistant Staff 1 Hiring Range: $92,000 - $115,000 (base)
- Assistant Staff 2 Hiring Range: $100,000 - $128,000 (base)
Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, a pension plan, matching 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, and other work‑life balance options.
Additional Requirements
- Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
- Requisition ID: 43563
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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