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Big Data Analyst


Job Location:

Fairfax County, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 October 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 5 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Big Data Analyst

Location: Herndon VA or Springfield VA On-site
Salary: $130000$190000 annually
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required; willingness and ability to obtain a CI polygraph

About the Opportunity

Peak to Creek Precision Staffing is recruiting a Big Data Analyst on behalf of our client to evaluate complex datasets and deliver insights that support government decision-making.

This direct-hire opportunity combines hands-on analysis with collaboration across software engineering and end-user teams. Youll help improve analytical capabilities identify data gaps and shape the development of custom applications.

What Youll Do
  • Evaluate datasets and develop repeatable assessment methods to inform government decisions.
  • Help shape data engineering approaches that improve analytical methods and application capabilities.
  • Identify and document gaps in available data and analytical functionality.
  • Partner with software engineers to define requirements provide feedback and validate technical implementations.
  • Provide end-users with subject matter expertise on data applications and analytical questions.
  • Communicate findings through documentation presentations and technical discussions.
Required Qualifications
  • Current active TS/SCI clearance and willingness and ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
  • Bachelors degree in a relevant field; equivalent experience may substitute for a degree.
  • 5 years of experience as a data analyst data scientist or in a similar role.
  • Experience developing repeatable data evaluation processes and presenting findings to government stakeholders.
  • In-depth knowledge of technical telemetry and telecommunications protocol data including cellular and Wi-Fi datasets.
  • Experience using Python SQL Spark PySpark or comparable tools for data analysis and processing.
  • Experience collaborating with software engineers on custom applications and validating their implementation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work on-site in Herndon VA or Springfield VA.
Preferred Experience
  • Translating technical findings for broader audiences.
  • Geospatial analysis including Activity-Based Intelligence or Pattern of Life analysis.
  • Developing improving and documenting analytical methodologies.
  • Elasticsearch and Kibana.
  • Customer-facing support and collaboration.
  • GitLab and the software development lifecycle.
  • Jupyter Notebooks or Apache Zeppelin.
  • Working with intelligence analysts or special operations customers.
Compensation and Client Benefits
  • Annual salary of $130000$190000.
  • Fully paid employee medical and dental insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) with employer matching.
  • Vacation benefits that increase with tenure.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development training.
  • Employee referral bonuses.
  • Complimentary refreshments and regularly provided meals.

Interested Apply through Peak to Creek Precision Staffing with your résumé for consideration.