Data Analyst

Pittsburgh, PA

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Company DescriptionGovini is a decision science firm dedicated to transforming the business of national security through data science and machine learning. Through its National Security Knowledge Graph and Decision Science Platform, Govini delivers objective, decision-grade information at scale to the national security enterprise, so that leaders can better direct investments to innovation and modernization. Govini has offices in Arlington, Virginia, San Francisco, California, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
We are seeking a data-loving analyst with high attention to detail to join us as we build and deliver our Decision Science SaaS platform. You will be part of our Decision Science team, working closely with Govini data scientists, machine learning engineers, and product teams to support the design and creation of analytical product features, data models, metrics, indicators, and visualizations.  Your work will enable the replacement of complex, time-consuming, and manual processes with automated, intelligent processes that will help Govini data scientists and machine learning engineers deploy high-quality models to be consumed by the end users. To succeed in this role, you must have experience in and a passion for data research and analysis - specifically the application of those skills to provide actionable insights across many types of data. Excellent organizational and communication skills will also be key to success in this role.

Scope of Responsibilities

  • Develop and apply rigorous, standard procedures for the organization and transformation of data into organized datasets for consumption by the Decision Science team
  • Develop, test, and validate insightful KPIs for internal and external customers using all available data sources.
  • Collaborate closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, data engineers, and QA engineers to ensure the implementation of data quality monitoring
  • Work with the Data Product Manager to research and document data Govini’s data catalog to support the development of new analytical innovations and insights 
  • Work with data scientists and machine learning engineers to establish meaningful criteria for evaluating algorithm performance and suitability
  • Use tools and techniques to visualize data in interesting and impactful ways, in collaboration with the Product team
  • Regularly seek out innovation and continuous improvement, finding efficiency in all assigned tasks

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Based in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Some travel may be required

  • Required Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field
  • Experience in analyzing and understanding data sources
  • Experience with SQL
  • Ability to prioritize between projects
  • Intermediate software skills in Python
  • Experience with Linux and Unix administration
  • A strong desire to learn and investigate new technologies and analytical methods
  • Prior hands-on experience working with data-driven analytics
  • Excellent communication with both client-facing and technical team members
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with good attention to detail
  • A burning desire to work in a challenging fast-paced tech environment

  • Desired Skills
  • Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment
  • Experience developing KPIs for internal or external customers
  • 2+ years of experience in a related role
We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance.  If you thrive in ambiguity, are a self-starter, and care about solving technical problems in the national security domain, we’re eager to hear from you.
Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Tags: Data quality KPIs Linux Machine Learning Python Research Security SQL

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Country: United States
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