Data Analyst

Overview

Sim Ventions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year! We are seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst to support the Softkill Coordination Subsystem (SKCS) program within the Electronic Warfare (EW) Combat Systems portfolio. This position provides hands-on experience working directly with test assets, tactical software, combat system interfaces, and multi-domain test environments. The analyst will support a combination of Test Support and Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities for SKCS including at-sea trials, land‑based tests, integration events, and formal qualification testing.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, comfortable working in Linux-based environments, and able to interpret system behavior, visualize performance data, and translate technical findings into clear, actionable reports.

Travel

Up to 25%

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

Experience supporting testing or evaluation of tactical Navy systems, preferably EW or combat systems

Ability to analyze system behavior, interpret performance data, and identify discrepancies against requirements

Strong technical writing skills to develop reports, presentations, and documentation

Experience supporting system testing, data collection, or system validation activities

Familiarity with Linux environments (RHEL preferred)
Working knowledge of SQL, Python, shell scripting (Bash), Visual Basic, or similar analytical tools

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (data analysis, charts, formulas, macros preferred)
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage test artifacts, file packages, and configuration data

Responsibilities

Learn and understand SKCS test assets, test environments, requirements, interfaces, tactical libraries, and subsystem capabilities

Assess whether software behavior matches documented requirements during testing and identify deviations

Support execution of SKCS subsystem tests, including software build testing, regression testing, integration testing, Build Quality Tests (BQTs), and Formal Qualification Testing (FQT)
Maintain and update SKCS test cases, test procedures, and the Specification Requirements Verification Matrix (SRVM)
Collect, record, validate, and analyze data during on-site and off-site test events

Document and submit Test Observation Reports (TORs) and Trouble Reports (TRs) for issues discovered during testing

Travel to external test ranges to support data collection and ensure test event accuracy (at-sea trials, pierside events, land-based test sites such as Dahlgren, VA, Wallops Island, VA, and Mooresetown, NJ)
Support integration testing with AN/SLQ‑32(V)6, AN/SLQ‑32(V)7, Aegis, and SSDS Combat System baselines

Analyze test observation data, create data visualizations, and generate formal test documentation, including quick looks, SITREPs, performance summaries, and specification change requests

Assist the I&T team as needed during daily stand-ups, Agile ceremonies, sprint activities, and ad-hoc meetings

Maintain SKCS tactical hardware and software configuration, including simulation/stimulation tools and test scenarios

Provide daily status updates and support coordination of test assets, schedules, and team activities across multiple sites and stakeholders

Preferred Skills and Experience

Background in Combat System integration, test, or certification

Experience supporting Navy Program Offices, NSWC labs, or SEWIP programs

Understanding of…