Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) located in McLean, VA. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Job Summary:
We are seeking a self-motivated Data Analyst to provide technical and analytic support to a small, high-impact team. This is a developmental position with opportunities for career growth along a Data Science track.
Responsibilities Include:
- Collaborate with data scientists and intelligence analysts to develop statistical models that support threat detection, forecasting, and operational decision-making.
- Build and deploy predictive, regression, and count-based models (e.g., Poisson), including time-series and spatial-temporal analyses, to forecast the onset, severity, and spread of events.
- Translate complex intelligence questions into statistically sound models and defensible insights, clearly communicated to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Analyze crime, terrorism, and national security datasets to identify signals and patterns, producing structured threat assessments and finished intelligence.
- Automate analytical workflows and machine learning models in Python, leveraging cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and version control tools (e.g., Git) in a secure, collaborative environment.
Basic Qualifications:
- TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
- Experience with Python is required.
- Requires Bachelor’s degree and 8 – 12 years of relevant technical experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of relevant technical experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
- Experience with statistical modeling: Poisson Distribution (or count-based models), time-series or panel date, specifically with spatial-temporal dimensions, and Predictive and Regression modeling.
- Experience/ knowledge of computer science concepts and data architecture.
- Experience with all-source intelligence, including SIGINT, and/or HUMINT collection reports.
- Experience with producing Finished Intelligence or structured threat assessments.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.
Original Posting:July 21, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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