IT & Analytics Research Analyst

Leidos seeks a Research Associate to support cutting-edge IT and software initiatives in national security, health, and engineering. You’ll assist with data collection and analysis, literature reviews, and experimental design, helping translate research into real-world solutions. Working in a highly collaborative, mission-driven culture, you’ll partner with technical experts to develop reports, briefings, and prototypes. Leidos offers competitive pay, strong benefits, flexible work options, and significant opportunities for professional growth and impact.

Responsibilities

• Support research projects in IT, cyber, and analytics under senior staff guidance
• Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using modern tools
• Assist in designing experiments, prototypes, or models for government and commercial clients
• Prepare technical reports, briefing materials, and presentation content
• Contribute to proposal writing, literature reviews, and requirements analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a mission-driven, agile environment
• Ensure data integrity, documentation quality, and compliance with security and ethical standards
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to inform project recommendations

• Data analysis (Python, R, or similar)
• Experimental design and research methods
• Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Technical writing and documentation
• Literature review and requirements analysis
• IT and software fundamentals
• Data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Version control (Git or similar)
• Cybersecurity or analytics domain familiarity
• Presentation and stakeholder communication