Senior Data Analyst - 3056-02

Delaware Nation Industries is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Research Analyst to support the Air National Guard Plans, Programs and Requirements Directorate (NGB/A8). The Air National Guard strategic planning processes enable a Guard force that is capable and sustainable as a cost-effective element of national security.

• Plan and execute procedures for requesting, review, acceptance, storage, retrieval, updating and dissemination of cost, programmatic and technical data.
• Design, build, and manage scalable data pipelines, enterprise data warehouses, and architecture to support advanced analytics and operations research. 
• Perform a broad range of operations research analysis functions to examine unique problems through creativity, innovative techniques, advance approaches, and/or new technologies.
• Provide data science, data engineering, and architecture expertise, advisory support and assistance to Air National Guard programs, projects, and operations.
• Develop and maintain data models, data integration frameworks, and enterprise data architecture to ensure optimal data quality, reliability, and security. 
• Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars.
• Maintain proficiency through participation in technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, research, and training.
• Research, write, and present complex data analysis results in an understandable format for senior leaders and decision makers. Technical data visualization products may be in the form of reports, informational graphics, and/or briefings.
• Inform Air National Guard studies, analysis, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate across directorates to synchronize datasets and reporting, ensuring seamless data interoperability and establishing robust data governance. 

Requirements

• Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Research, Data Science, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Math, or Economics.
• Experience working in the Department of Defense environment, preferably the Air Force or National Guard.
• Highly proficient in computational programming languages such as Python, SQL, or related languages, with strong experience in developing and maintaining robust ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable enterprise data architectures, data lakes, and cloud-based data environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency with advanced database management, relational/non-relational databases, and big data processing technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, PostgreSQL).
• Highly proficient in data visualization tools such as Plotly, PowerBI, Tableau, or related tool.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and present them in a clear and concise manner.
• Understanding of Air National Guard functions and missions under Title 10 and Title 32.
• Highly desired: Master’s Degree.

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.