Data Analyst - Analytic Objectivity and Process Survey Support

About the role

Analytic Solutions Group is hiring a Data Analyst in McLean to support a customer who needs to evaluate adherence to Intelligence Community (IC) analytic standards in intelligence products, practices and processes. The work covers designing, testing and administering surveys, analysing the results and preparing tailored briefings for IC elements, Combatant Commands and other analytic entities.

Key responsibilities

• Recommend survey design, testing and administration across multiple platforms and help customers choose suitable survey tools.
• Advise on methodological, technological and ethical aspects such as neutrality, precision, repeatability, cost-benefit analysis of tools and respondent anonymity.
• Resolve technical issues before launch and during the survey, including accessibility problems.
• Consolidate data, analyse results and compile and organise free-text responses, using AI/LLM tools to confirm human review.
• Visualise findings with charts such as scatter, donut and stacked column charts and recommend presentation formats for senior management.
• Develop custom briefing materials and presentations with aggregate and element-specific data for key stakeholders.

Required profile

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required; U.S. citizenship, federal employment suitability and E-Verify eligibility required.
• Typically a bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or a master's with 6-10 years.
• Experience advising on intelligence products and processes.
• Desired: leadership of cross-functional teams, mentoring staff and training new team members, and business development support such as proposal writing and client relationship management.

Required skills

• Survey tools such as LimeSurvey.
• Data analysis tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS, plus quantitative methods and data visualisation.

What we offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and a health savings account.
• 401(k) with matching and a retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement, open leave and flexible spending account.
• Referral program.