Operations Research Analyst – Data Engineer

Responsibilities

• This position is for upcoming work and is contingent upon task award/funding.
• This will be an onsite position in Albuquerque, NM.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Operations Research Analyst (Data Engineer) to support a dynamic government contracting program in Albuquerque, NM. In this role, you will serve as a core contributor within a testing and data review environment, supporting the acquisition, curation, validation, and management of complex datasets tied to weapons effects and test programs. You will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and analysis teams to develop and maintain robust data models, apply uncertainty analysis methodologies, and contribute to the development and refinement of analysis tools and software. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-career professional to make meaningful contributions to national defense programs in a technically challenging and collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee data acquisition and curation workflows for testing programs, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and completeness from collection through archival.
• Perform data validation and analytics on test-derived datasets, identifying anomalies, inconsistencies, and quality issues while applying corrective actions and documentation protocols.
• Manage and maintain weapons effects and tests databases, including schema design, data population, version control, and access management in support of program testing objectives.
• Develop and implement data models for functional characterization of weapons systems and effects, enabling quantitative analysis and decision support for test evaluation teams.
• Apply uncertainty analysis techniques to assess measurement error, data variability, and confidence levels within test datasets and analytical outputs.
• Support the development, integration, and validation of analysis tools and software used for processing, visualizing, and interpreting test and evaluation data.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and program managers to translate complex data requirements into structured analytical products and actionable technical findings.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 8 years of experience in data engineering, operations research, or a related analytical role, preferably within a DoW or government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated experience with database design, management, and querying (e.g., SQL, relational and/or NoSQL platforms).
• Proficiency in data analytics and scripting tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, or equivalent languages used for data processing and validation.
• Familiarity with uncertainty analysis methodologies, including error propagation, statistical confidence analysis, and sensitivity analysis techniques.
• Experience with data validation processes and quality assurance practices applied to large or complex technical datasets.
• US Citizen with an Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (required at time of application)

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting weapons effects testing, range testing, or T&E (Test and Evaluation) programs within a DoW or national laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with weapons systems data or energetics/effects characterization datasets and associated terminology.
• Experience developing or maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes in support of scientific or engineering workflows.
• Knowledge of data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or custom Python/MATLAB-based tools) for communicating analytical results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Graduate degree (M.S.) in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent advanced professional experience.

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $131,580.00 - USD $205,560.00 /Yr.