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Associate​/Mission Data Analyst; Clearance Required

Job in Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, 57069, USA
Listing for: SciTec
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 88000 - 127000 USD Yearly USD 88000.00 127000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Associate / Staff Mission Data Analyst (Clearance Required)

Sci Tec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance;

space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice:
Sci Tec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Sci Tec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

Sci Tec has an immediate opportunity for a talented systems analyst/engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent Infra Red (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence.

You will perform analysis and studies on complex, mission critical software in various phases of maturity, from prototype to operational systems. You will work with and develop analysis tools in Python, MATLAB, and other languages to support analysis. Our ideal candidate will be able to analyze and interpret the results of data processing algorithms to find patterns, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements to influence algorithmic development and system deployment.

This is an early career role. Industry or research-level academic experience with remote sensing data analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities
  • Interpreting raw and graphical algorithm performance data into actionable recommendations for software development teams
  • Presenting analysis findings to team leads
  • Creating formal analysis reports and participating in peer review
  • Testing prototype, development, and sustainment software builds to support performance analysis for mission critical capabilities
  • Developing analysis tools in Python ranging from data readers to interactive multivariate visualizations
  • Designing new metrics to improve algorithm and system performance assessments
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
  • Experience with large dataset analysis
  • Experience with remote sensing data analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to work on Linux operating systems

    Experience using Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis
  • Capability to follow logic in other languages (C++, shell scripts)
  • An active SECRET DoD security clearanceor higher
  • Detail oriented
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred:
  • Experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR data
  • Experience using visualization and analysis Python packages
  • Fluency with object-oriented software design principles
  • An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
  • Experience working in an Agile development process

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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