Data Analytics Specialist

Overview: Take2 Consulting is seeking a Secret Cleared Data Analytics Specialist to support Space Systems Command (SSC) based in Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB).

Required Skills:

• Must have an active Secret Clearance or higher
• Must be able to support onsite in-office in Los Angeles (El Segundo) 4-5x a week.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar (considerations for substitution of relevant work experience)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in analytics, data visualization, and data science (e.g., algorithm development, data analysis, NLP, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced data analytics, data visualization, and business intelligence principles, and relevant tools (e.g., R, Python Tableau, PowerBI)
• Demonstrated experience leading the development of advanced analytics products and applying data visualization and statistical programming tools to enterprise data in order to enable key mission outcomes
• Strong written and verbal/communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to various stakeholders and audiences

Preferred Skills:

• Master's or other advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with project management frameworks and methodologies, as well as innovation and design thinking frameworks.
• Strong experience in AI/ML algorithm development\
• Excellent analytical skills with extensive experience in analyzing data and providing strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in advanced data analytics tools and programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL, and experience with AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-Learn.
• Agile development experience along with related technologies
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Experience with data engineering processes, including ETL, data integration, and data pipeline development.
• Knowledge of human centered-design principles and UI/UX best practices for data visualization
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable architectures and robust access control mechanisms.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for machine learning (MLOps) and tools like Databricks MLFlow.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficient problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• The selected candidate will be responsible for driving the analytical efforts and delivering high-quality insights to support our client’s strategic objectives.
• You will be involved in the full spectrum of analytic technical support to mission operations:
• requirements collection and refinement, translating user requirements into technical requirements, conducting exploratory data analysis, model development, selection, and evaluation, identifying insights from analytical products, and then communicating those results to a non-technical audience.
• You will be part of a dynamic team environment that will support data analysis and visualization, process improvements, business innovation, and workforce modernization.
• Establish advanced analysis and data visualization methodologies, models, and tools to derive mission outcomes and impacts
• Identify and process raw data, trends, analysis, and assessments in order to aggregate disparate information, leveraging both analytic and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)
• Develop AI/ML models, as needed, with attention to model accuracy
• Execute data science methods using python or similar libraries for Data Cleaning/Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization while delivering in an Agile environment
• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable AI architectures with quality monitoring and access control, ensuring proper documentation and automated deployment.
• Lead and mentor junior practitioners in the data analytics workstream, fostering their development by providing guidance, support, and feedback, while ensuring they meet project expectations and contribute to high-quality deliverables.
• Provide tailored communications to innovation stakeholders in meetings, demos, and other customer engagements, as well as support analytic innovation, development, and data analytics activities to customers and stakeholders

Expected Deliverables:

• Collaboration and Requirement Gathering
• Business Question Understanding
• Translation of Business Understanding
• Analytic Tool Identification
• Technical Requirements Identification
• Performance Metrics Aggregation
• Data Set Definition
• AI Opportunities Assessment
• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
• Dashboard or Analytic Models/Tools Development
• Product Deployment and Monitoring