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Sandia National Laboratories · 3 hours ago

Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Systems Research and Analysis - Data Analyst, Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$114K/yr - $228K/yr

5+ years exp

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. The R&D Data Analyst will enhance the safety and reliability of nuclear weapons systems by conducting statistical analyses and providing insights to engineers and surveillance customers.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the Quantification of Margins and Uncertainties (QMU) process through rigorous statistical analysis and the application of scientific methods

Analyze data that has already been collected and conduct forensic data analysis to ensure data integrity and reliability

Automate analysis algorithms and integrate them into software applications to streamline the QMU process

Develop requirements, as well as the verification and validation of applications and algorithms, including the automation of the QMU process within software applications

Utilize existing machine learning and deep learning methods to proactively mine archived stockpile data

Prepare briefings, track work progress, coordinate efforts, and provide training related to data analysis and surveillance support

Collaborate with various organizations and engineers in a coordinated and integrated environment

Work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and self-starting capabilities

Identify and implement improvements to organizational processes and products

Utilize a high level of technical competency, including knowledge of statistical techniques, statistical software, and programming skills

Extract, manipulate, plot, and analyze data from multiple databases, and draft comprehensive reports

Qualification

Statistical analysisData miningPython programmingMachine learningStatistical softwareData integrityProject managementCommunication skillsTeam collaborationCritical thinking

Required

A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development

Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent to start

Preferred

Graduate degree in a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)

The ability to understand, synthesize, and draw insights from multiple types of data streams (e.g., technical, economic, policy) through the use of various analytical tools

Experience working as part of multi-disciplinary teams examining complex systems

Knowledge of the fundamentals of good project management, especially as it pertains to the execution of federally-funded work (e.g., proposal development through annual review, final delivery, and closeout)

Experience working with federal sponsors in the defense and intelligence sectors, as well as their domestic FFRDC partners, international partnering agencies, and foreign governments

Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams delivering critical information to customers in a succinct manner

Experience in data mining, retrieval, and analysis, including the application of statistical methodologies

Proficiency in programming, particularly in Python, and familiarity with statistical software such as Minitab, JMP, and R

Knowledge of nuclear weapon/component design, production, testing methodologies, and performance assessment

Experience in machine learning and deep learning methods

Project management experience, with a demonstrated ability to operate independently and drive process and product improvements

Strong critical and creative thinking skills, with the ability to think outside the box