Data Analysis/Science/Engineering - Associate/Manager

Job Description:

ISA is seeking data scientists, data analysts and data engineers to support our consulting and advisory services to Department of Defense customers. Our projects require dynamic individuals who possess skills in strategic thinking, solutions development, business process improvement, policy research, technical writing, presentation design, and data sciences.

ISA is hiring data professionals at all levels of experience.

· Associate: 1-5 years experience

· Manager: 5-10 years experience

· Director: 10+ years experience

· Managing Director: 20+ years experience

Responsibilities:

The candidate shall have experience and demonstrated competency in analytical roles. The candidate must possess strong written and oral communication skills and able to easily interact with senior-level directors and/or agency heads. The contractor must be able to extract and synthesize complex multi-source information to prepare briefings, read-aheads and other materials for corporate and strategic DoD leadership. The contractor must have a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office Applications and ability to independently develop material using these applications. Specialized knowledge of the United States Air Force, or other service command structures and missions, Intelligence Community; Department of Defense; and Combatant Commands is desired.

The following skills are required:

§ Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative in solutions and product development

§ Excellent written and oral communication skills

§ Comfortable presenting to large audiences of varying seniority and experience levels in the topic area

§ All-source analytical competencies and familiarity with data sciences and methodologies

§ Extensive experience with data and analytics presentation and visualization development

§ Ability to produce complex graphics and visual charts

§ Ability to produce data visualizations using Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, or equivalent

§ Real world, program/project applied data analytics experience

Desired and considered a plus but not required:

§ Ability to code in Python/JAVA/R or similar language

§ Experience with developing solutions in Tableau

§ Experience with developing solution in Microsoft Power BI

§ Experience with developing solutions in ServiceNow, Apptio or other Technology Business Management Modeling application

Duties:

§ Performing all-source research and data analysis to identify business, mission or operational trends and relevant issues

§ Lead data method (observational, experimental, simulation, or derived) capture planning and implementation based on project requirements.

§ Briefing corporate and client stakeholders on all aspects of assigned project data services.

§ Drafting program requirements based on research data

§ Drafting and revising procedural documents

§ Documenting program changes

§ Evaluating program and operational effectiveness

§ Collaborating with Program Managers to develop and implement new programs

§ Tracking and documenting performance metrics across the organization

§ Presenting recommendations to management and other stakeholders

§ Create engaging presentations for corporate and client stakeholders

§ Create useful communications products such as “slick sheets” and strategy documents for strategic audiences

§ Lead internal whiteboard solutions sessions and related engagements with action officer-level customers and stakeholders

§ Assist Program leadership with senior-leader briefings through provision of subject matter expertise

§ Track program/project status and schedules

Supervisory Responsibilities:
As necessary commensurate to position and ability. This position may require provision of ‘Task Lead’-level leadership on ISA projects. Individual Task Leads will be expected to supervise, coordinate, and consolidate the inputs and efforts of Junior Analysts and Subject Matter Experts.

Clearance Required:
Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess at least a current and active Secret clearance with ability to achieve TS/SCI. Preference for those already possessing TS/SCI.

Experience Required:

Experience in ANY of the following: Data Science, Business Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, or Consulting

· Associate: 1-5 years experience

· Manager: 5-10 years experience

· Director: 10+ years experience

· Managing Director: 20+ years experience

Preferred 3+ years of experience of in ANY of the following: defense contracting, federal civilian employment, or military service (to include National Guard and Reserve)

Education:

Requires Bachelor’s Degree in ANY of the following: Date Science, Statistics, Math, Physics, Data Management, Political Science, Business Administration, Communications, Government, or Military History.

Compensation:

ISA offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Positions and base salaries are commensurate with level and type of experience, education, expertise, certifications, specific skills, etc. Below is a guide for salary range by position. ISA reserves the right to update these estimates without notice.

Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV

· Associate: $32,100 - $84,500

· Manager: $49,900 - $122,500

· Director: $61,000 - $172,100

· Managing Director: $105,200 - $202,400

Certification:

Data Science trainings and certification a plus but not required

EEO statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.