Associate / Staff Mission Data Analyst (Clearance Required)
Scitec Innovations
Boulder, CO · Posted September 29, 2026
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About the job
SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented systems analyst/engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. You will perform analysis and studies on complex, mission critical software in various phases of maturity, from prototype to operational systems. You will work with and develop analysis tools in Python, MATLAB, and other languages to support analysis. Our ideal candidate will be able to analyze and interpret the results of data processing algorithms to find patterns, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements to influence algorithmic development and system deployment. This is an early career role. Industry or research-level academic experience with remote sensing data analysis is preferred.
Responsibilities
Interpreting raw and graphical algorithm performance data into actionable recommendations for software development teams
Presenting analysis findings to team leads
Creating formal analysis reports and participating in peer review
Testing prototype, development, and sustainment software builds to support performance analysis for mission critical capabilities
Developing analysis tools in Python ranging from data readers to interactive multivariate visualizations
Designing new metrics to improve algorithm and system performance assessments
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
Active secret clearance
Experience with large dataset analysis
Experience with remote sensing data analysis
Demonstrated ability to work on Linux operating systems
Experience using Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis
Capability to follow logic in other languages (C++, shell scripts)
Detail oriented
Good verbal and written communication skills
Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred:
Experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR data
Experience using visualization and analysis Python packages
Fluency with object-oriented software design principles
An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
Experience working in an Agile development process
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Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid Dental insurance
100% company paid Vision insurance
100% company paid Life insurance
100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Flexible work hours
The pay range for this position is $88,000 - $127,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.