Data Analyst

 In support of the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) contract, you will be a part of our team’s efforts to empower the Department of Defense’s navigation warfare (NAVWAR) mission ensuring positioning, navigation and timing superiority. Our mission is to provide combatant commanders and joint force commanders with subject matter expertise on planning and conducting NAVWAR by providing knowledge of friendly and enemy NAVWAR Order of Battle and PNT-related successes and threats.

• Help develop critical navigation warfare insights to enhance DoD’s understanding of PNT vulnerabilities and threats, supporting operational readiness and strategic decision-making across multiple defense agencies and coalition partners.
• Develop and script data processing workflows to create and maintain dashboards and reports, providing key insights to internal and external stakeholders within the Department of Defense.
• Leverage advanced analysis software to process and interpret RF data collected from field events and military exercises, providing actionable insights.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather analysis and data requirements during the planning phase and developing test plans to characterize and assess navigation hardware performance.
• Handle requests to identify potential RF interference that could impact space launches, ensuring thorough analysis and timely resolution.
• Provide real-time guidance and expertise on data quality during the testing of navigation hardware in field tests and military exercises.
• Actively participate in shaping the strategic direction of PNT systems through insightful data analysis and the creation of actionable recommendations.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies in data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, applying them to PNT-related challenges to support JNWC’s goals.
• Use data insights to identify trends, patterns, and emerging threats, aiding in shaping the operational environment and ensuring the JNWC's position as a leader in PNT superiority.
• Travel in support of military exercises and operational field assessments, leveraging data analysis to enhance the organization's subject matter expertise and inform decision-making.

Work Environment: 

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment). 

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. 

Physical Demands: 

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. 

• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Travel: 

• Up to 25%/ Occasional travel. 

• Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to hr@avalore.ai. 

• Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act. 

• Secret clearance to begin work, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in an Engineering field (Electrical, Mechanical, RF) or Data Science.
• 5 years of experience in Electrical, Mechanical, RF Engineering, or Data Science.
• A strong foundation in technical principles and data-driven methodologies.
• A proven track record of applying technical expertise to solve complex engineering problems and drive data-driven insights.
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset. 
• Professional proficiency in English is required. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications. 
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. 

Preferred

• Experience or familiarity in data manipulation, including cleaning, transforming, and analyzing large datasets using tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience coding for data analytics and visualization, utilizing languages such as Python, R, or JUMP to automate data workflows, perform statistical analysis, and create interactive reports or dashboards.
• Proficiency in some or all the following tools and technologies: JUMP, GIANT, GIANT RPM, Builder, Systems Toolkit (STK), or other modeling and simulation programs.

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program