Automation & Analytic Modeling Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance required at application time
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Engineering or Data Science
  • 9+ years in intelligence, defense, or GEOINT programs
  • Proven analytic modeling tool expertise for actionable insights
  • Experience in automating collection and processing workflows
  • Strong grasp of GEOINT methodologies and analysis
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, R, or Java

Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced analytic models for space intelligence
  • Implement automation for data processing and insights extraction
  • Optimize workflows to improve mission effectiveness
  • Enhance collection strategies for actionable intelligence
  • Collaborate with teams to address complex operational challenges
  • Utilize innovative problem-solving approaches for program goals
  • Support dynamic space program office initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
  • Engagement in cutting-edge space program office projects
  • Involvement with advanced analytic and automation technologies
  • Contribution to improved national security through intelligence work
  • Potential for professional development in a high-stakes field
Full Job Description
Overview

SPA has an immediate need for a Automation & Analytic Modeling Engineer

Responsibilities

SPA is looking for an Automation & Analytic Modeling Engineer with Space Domain experience to support a very dynamic and innovative space program office. This postion serves as a engineering professional responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing advanced analytic modeling, automation, and data processing solutions to accelerate the extraction of actionable insights from GEOINT and related intelligence data sources. This position combines expertise in data analytics, systems engineering, automation technologies, and intelligence workflows to enhance mission effectiveness, improve collection strategies, and reduce the time required to deliver meaningful intelligence to end users.

The successful candidate will demonstrate technical excellence, innovative problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop unconventional approaches that advance program objectives and enable data-driven decision-making across complex operational environments.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance at date of application
    • Please discuss specific polygraph requirements with an SPA Talent Acquisition professional
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Geospatial Science, or a related technical discipline
  • 9+ years of experience supporting intelligence, defense, national security, or GEOINT-related programs
  • Demonstrated experience using analytic modeling tools and techniques to derive actionable insights from GEOINT, geospatial, imagery, or intelligence data
  • Experience developing and implementing automated collection, processing, exploitation, and analytic workflows
  • Strong understanding of GEOINT data sources, collection methodologies, and intelligence analysis processes
  • Experience with scripting and automation technologies such as Python, R, MATLAB, Java, or similar languages
  • Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly VA on a full time basis

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Geospatial Science, or related field
  • Experience supporting National Security Space, GEOINT, ISR, or intelligence community programs
  • Experience integrating commercial and government analytic platforms into operational workflows

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