Source Data Analyst; Clearance Required- Huntsville, AL

Job Description

We are seeking an Open-Source Data Analyst to join the Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. This full‑time, on‑site position in Huntsville, Alabama will use data science and analytical skills to shape the future of our business‑facing products across measurement and optimization.

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You will find and work with available web, social media, open source, and publicly available content, including Commercially Available Information (CAI), Publicly Available Information (PAI), Commercial Telemetry Data (CTD), and Advertising Technology (AdTech). You will analyze and process large datasets according to organizational priorities, working closely with DoD and warfighters to understand their questions and requirements. Your tasks include digging into the public data‑rich environment to find pieces of the information puzzle, exploring new data sources, creating effective queries, and combining information from diverse sources to support the mission.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to upgrade to TS
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related technical field and 2+ years relevant work experience, OR degree waived with 8+ years of experience in Data Science, Data Mining, Analytical Research, or equivalent
• Experience in Data Science, Data Mining, Analytical Research, Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS) or equivalent
• Experience with link/nodal analysis, including developing collection plans and risk assessments
• Knowledge of internet‑based research, advanced search algorithms, Boolean logic, search engines, and database resources
• Knowledge of internet sources, including social media, social networking tools, data exploitation, and commercial‑ and industry‑based databases
• Industry experience with data science, analytics, machine learning, algorithm analysis, and data clustering
• Ability to communicate and brief senior leaders with technical aptitude
• Ability to provide rapid intelligence responses
• Ability to write technical products
• Experience with visual analytic tools like Microsoft Pivot, Maltego, Palantir, or Visual Analytics
• Strong knowledge and experience with data querying and aggregation
• Strong analytical research skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

• Active/Current TS/SCI Clearance
• Master’s degree (Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field) or technical equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in Data Science, Data Mining, Analytical Research, or equivalent