Data Collector/Analyst

DESCRIPTION: The candidate shall support assessment events by collecting data and logging observations in a field exercise environment. Candidate’s collection and observation shall reflect their experience and background to provide context and understanding. This information will be used to help create a report covering all aspects of each assessment, data analyses on collected, data analysis and recommendations for changes or improvement. Operate as part of a team by gaining and maintaining and understanding of an upcoming exercise through virtual meetings and augmenting the team on site for execution. All work requires travel to assessment sites within the US and OCONUS locations. The candidate should be able to augment the team with a minimum of onsite preparation/orientation. The endstate is to apply practical experience and education as a military subject matter expert to help mature technologies for actual use by military service members. The contractor personnel shall perform the following duties:

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Arrange personal travel plans in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) to support assessment events.
• Familiarize themselves with the equipment or applications to be tested/assessed prior to arrival
• Operate in a field environment to observe and collect observations of hardware and software in use during the assessment. Serve onsite in a variety of roles including: observer/controller, role player, white cell exercise control, etc
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be physically able to move with military personnel in a field environment to observe and collect data in all weather
• Write and submit timely professional products suitable for senior leader decision support
• Submit travel costs/expense reports in accordance with JTR
• Must be able to lead After Action Reviews (AAR’s) using the fundamentals of critical thinking or by using the Observation, Insight and Lessons Learned process
• Be available for CONUS and OCUNUS travel, up to 8 nonconsecutive weeks per year
• Remote work--will have to travel to event locations for all work
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-10 years military experience (SOF or combat advisor experience preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, or engineering
• Chem Bio Defense experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Possess current valid US Passport
• DOD "Secret" Clearance
  
  

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in military R&D, experimentation, or acquisition is a plus
• Master's degree in chemistry, microbiology, or engineering
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Operate in a field environment to observe and collect observations of hardware and software in use during the assessment. Serve onsite in a variety of roles including: observer/controller, role player, white cell exercise control, etc
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
  
  

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