Big Data Analyst Onsite

Salary: $78,772 - 180,000 per year

• We require U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance, with willingness and ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
• We are looking for someone with a bachelors degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• We need at least 5 years of experience as a Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Big Data Analyst, or in a comparable role.
• We expect experience building repeatable methods for data evaluation and presenting findings to government or mission stakeholders.
• We prefer experience analyzing technical datasets such as telemetry, telecommunications, cellular, Wi-Fi, or similar data.
• We need hands-on experience with Python, SQL, Spark, PySpark, or similar scripting and data-processing tools.
• We value experience partnering with software engineers to define requirements, provide feedback, and validate technical solutions.
• We require strong written and verbal communication skills.
• We need the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• We seek strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• We require the ability to work on-site in Herndon, VA and at our customer site in Springfield, VA as needed.
• Preferred experience includes translating complex technical findings for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Preferred experience includes geospatial analysis, including Activity-Based Intelligence (ABI) or Pattern of Life analysis.
• Preferred experience includes developing, refining, and documenting analytical methodologies.
• Preferred experience includes Elasticsearch and Kibana.
• Preferred experience working directly with government or mission customers.
• Preferred familiarity with GitLab and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Preferred experience with Jupyter Notebooks or Apache Zeppelin.
• Preferred experience supporting intelligence analysts, special operations customers, or similar mission environments.

• We evaluate datasets and assess them to support customer and government decision-making.
• We analyze large, complex datasets to uncover trends, gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• We help shape data engineering approaches that strengthen analytical capabilities and workflows.
• We identify and document gaps in available data and analytical capabilities.
• We work with software and data engineers to define requirements, share feedback, and validate application enhancements.
• We support end users by providing subject matter expertise in data, analytics, and application functionality.
• We develop repeatable processes and methods for evaluating data and communicating results.
• We use Python, SQL, Spark, or PySpark to explore, analyze, and process data.

• Big Data
• DevSecOps
• ElasticSearch
• GitLab
• Support
• Jupyter
• Kibana
• Python
• PySpark
• SQL
• Security
• Spark
• Cloud
• ETL

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We are Data Machines, and we build data-driven solutions using analytics, DevSecOps, machine intelligence, and data science for Federal Government, Department of Defense, and commercial customers. This is an on-site Big Data Analyst role based in Herndon, VA, with support at a customer site in Springfield, VA as needed. Youll join a collaborative environment focused on mission-critical work, innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence, with opportunities to contribute to national security programs and grow your career. We offer a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, retirement planning, 401(k) with matching, flexible spending and health savings accounts, professional development assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation is based on education, experience, skills, and other relevant qualifications.

last updated 43 week of 2026