Data Analyst

The Data Analyst will support to conceive, develop, mature, maintain, and transition novel and innovative FMI applications, capabilities, tradecraft, and insight from large and complex data. They will will leverage data science and modeling, data discovery, collection, curation, and enrichment, software engineering, and spatiotemporal technologies and methods for event detection and validation of I&W methodologies., * Innovative Development: Conceive, develop, and transition novel FMI applications and tradecraft derived from large-scale data environments.

• Data Lifecycle Management: Lead efforts in data discovery, collection, curation, and enrichment to ensure high-quality inputs for complex modeling.
• Advanced Analytics: Utilize data science and modeling techniques to improve event detection and the validation of I&W frameworks.
• Spatiotemporal Analysis: Apply spatiotemporal technologies and methods to track and analyze geographic and time-based data patterns.
• Stakeholder Communication: Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable status reports and presentations for mission partners and leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline).
• Minimum of five (5) years of dedicated experience in Data Analysis or Data Science.
• Professional experience developing and scripting in Python.
• Strong verbal communication skills with a proven ability to present complex findings to diverse audiences.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Experience with Splunk for data indexing and analysis is a significant plus.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $190,000

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data., T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.