Big Data Analyst

Big Data Analyst

Location: Herndon, VA or Springfield, VA | On-site
Salary: $130,000–$190,000 annually
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required; willingness and ability to obtain a CI polygraph

About the Opportunity

Peak to Creek Precision Staffing is recruiting a Big Data Analyst on behalf of our client to evaluate complex datasets and deliver insights that support government decision-making.

This direct-hire opportunity combines hands-on analysis with collaboration across software engineering and end-user teams. You’ll help improve analytical capabilities, identify data gaps, and shape the development of custom applications.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate datasets and develop repeatable assessment methods to inform government decisions.
• Help shape data engineering approaches that improve analytical methods and application capabilities.
• Identify and document gaps in available data and analytical functionality.
• Partner with software engineers to define requirements, provide feedback, and validate technical implementations.
• Provide end-users with subject matter expertise on data, applications, and analytical questions.
• Communicate findings through documentation, presentations, and technical discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Current, active TS/SCI clearance and willingness and ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; equivalent experience may substitute for a degree.
• 5+ years of experience as a data analyst, data scientist, or in a similar role.
• Experience developing repeatable data evaluation processes and presenting findings to government stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of technical telemetry and telecommunications protocol data, including cellular and Wi-Fi datasets.
• Experience using Python, SQL, Spark, PySpark, or comparable tools for data analysis and processing.
• Experience collaborating with software engineers on custom applications and validating their implementation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Herndon, VA or Springfield, VA.

Preferred Experience

• Translating technical findings for broader audiences.
• Geospatial analysis, including Activity-Based Intelligence or Pattern of Life analysis.
• Developing, improving, and documenting analytical methodologies.
• Elasticsearch and Kibana.
• Customer-facing support and collaboration.
• GitLab and the software development lifecycle.
• Jupyter Notebooks or Apache Zeppelin.
• Working with intelligence analysts or special operations customers.

Compensation and Client Benefits

• Annual salary of $130,000–$190,000.
• Fully paid employee medical and dental insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Vacation benefits that increase with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development training.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Complimentary refreshments and regularly provided meals.

Interested? Apply through Peak to Creek Precision Staffing with your résumé for consideration.