Data Analyst

Responsibilities and Duties

OCT currently has an opening for a Data Analyst to work with our federal client.

• Optimize business rules for the eVetting process (such as Tier 3 initial and preliminary investigations) to safely increase automated pass rates and reduce manual reviews, supporting Trusted Workforce 2.0 objectives.
• Analyze investigation and adjudication data, as well as rule test results, to identify bottlenecks in current automated systems.
• Conduct comprehensive quantitative, qualitative, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) analysis on unclassified, PII-free data to find the root causes of low automated pass rates.
• Interview personnel performing manual interim determinations to understand decision‑making processes and capture qualitative operational insights.
• Develop actionable written recommendations to modify eVetting business rules to improve efficiency without compromising security standards.
• Perform trending analysis to identify shifts in adjudication policy and evaluate the significance of specific data fields (e.g., "Easy Label").
• Recommend opportunities for data enrichment by integrating additional data sources, such as final adjudication outcomes or mitigating applicant information.
• Investigate the use of advanced analytical techniques to create predictive and prescriptive insights, including predictive risk models and network analysis to visualize connections.
• Communicate, coordinate, collaborate, and liaise with user representatives, program sponsors, mission partners, and other client elements.

• Citizenship:
  Must be a U.S. Person/Citizen.
• Education:
  
  A Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related field is required.
• Experience:
  
  At least five (5) years of progressive experience in data analysis.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques. Familiarity with predictive risk modeling and network analysis is highly desired.
• Clearance Requirements:
  Must possess and maintain a Secret security clearance/eligibility (favorably adjudicated T3 or T3R), though the day‑to‑day analytical work will be performed on unclassified data containing no Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Location:
  
  on‑site in Crystal City, VA.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short‑ and Long‑Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.