Data Analysis Task Leader​/Senior Contributor - Personnel Testing and Assessment

Overview

Leidos Health & Services Sector is seeking a Data Analysis Task Leader/Senior Contributor to support the Department of Defense’s personnel testing and assessment mission. The Data Analysis Task Leader/Senior Contributor provides technical leadership for analytic work streams including psychometrics, large-scale data analysis, modeling, and operational test support. The contract provides comprehensive scientific, analytic, and operational support to the DoD for the development, administration, evaluation, and continuous improvement of its personnel testing and assessment programs, including behavioral science research, psychometric analysis, test development, data collection, statistical modeling, and technical assistance for computer-based and paper-and-pencil testing systems.

• Lead the design and execution of quantitative studies, calibration efforts, and statistical evaluations.
• Manage development of scoring algorithms, item pool analyses, and classification models.
• Oversee integration of large datasets, including demographic, operational, and longitudinal data.
• Prepare detailed analytic documentation, reports, and data visualizations.
• Serve as primary liaison between analytic teams and technical development teams.

• Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, data science or computer science field plus 15 years related work experience OR a Master’s degree in an operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, data science or computer science field plus 12 years of related experience OR a Ph.D. in an operations research, mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, data science, or computer science field plus 10 years of related work experience.
• Skills:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member or leader of a team.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work and the work of others.
  • Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality.
  • Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.
  • Strong expertise in applied statistics, data science, or psychometrics, including regression modeling, multivariate analysis, statistical inference, and data validation methods.
  • Proficiency with statistical programming languages such as R, Python, SAS, or similar analytic tools.
  • Experience designing and conducting quantitative analyses, including scoring evaluations, calibration studies, simulation work, or predictive modeling.
  • Ability to lead analytic work streams, coordinate tasks, assign responsibilities, and ensure the quality and timeliness of technical outputs.
  • Demonstrated experience producing statistical documentation, technical reports, data visualizations, and analytic exhibits for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong skills in preparing, cleaning, merging, and managing large datasets, including performing quality control checks.
  • Ability to communicate analytic findings clearly and translate technical results into actionable recommendations.
  • Proven capability to work collaboratively with psychometric, behavioral science, IT, and program management teams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify analytic risks, inconsistencies, or methodological gaps and recommend solutions.

Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and successfully complete a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) check. US Citizenship is required.

This position is eligible for 75% remote work with occasional on-site work as required by customer and/or contract needs. Candidate must be located or willing to relocate within commuting distance of Seaside, CA.

• Experience working with or within the DoD.
• Familiarity with DTAC and its mission and objectives.
• Familiarity with DoD or federal personnel…