Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Govini, is seeking professionals in Arlington, VA. Apply via Lensa today! Company Description Govini transforms Defense Acquisition from an outdated manual process to a software-driven strategic advantage for the United States. Our flagship product, Ark, supports Supply Chain, Science and Technology, Production, Sustainment, and Modernization teams with AI-enabled Applications and best-in-class data to more rapidly imagine, develop, and field the capabilities we need. Today, the national security community and every branch of the military rely on Govini to enable faster and more informed Acquisition decisions. We are seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst to perform in-depth quantitative and qualitative analyses on problems of importance to U.S. national security. These problems include, for example, assessing risk within the Defense Industrial Base, isolating inefficiencies in the defense acquisition process, and quantifying how investments drive performance outcomes and align with strategic national security goals. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the Director of Research to power the company’s thought leadership and strategic marketing with rigorous, data-driven insights. If you love working with data, coding solutions to hard problems, and telling clear stories through visualization and analysis, this role is for you. You must be analytical, curious, and driven to solve problems and have an impact. Data Analysts at Govini have a firm understanding of how to produce data-driven insights. You have a quantitative mindset and understanding of the tools required to dig into data. You are creative and tenacious. You understand or are curious about the defense acquisition processes. You know how to extract the most meaningful insights from data, but more importantly, how to tell stories that make the insights compelling. This is a full-time team member position, working in the office at our Arlington, VA, location. Scope of Responsibilities • Collaborate closely with the Marketing team and Director of Research to support the design and execution of high-impact research and marketing content at a consistent cadence • Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analyses on problems of importance to the U.S. national security community • Clean, organize, and analyze structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data to support long-form research and market insights • Produce compelling data visualizations and analyses for use in white papers, briefings, and other marketing content • Synthesize multiple sources (primary research, open-source data, government reports) into focused, data-backed insights • Build reproducible code for data analysis and visualization using tools like Python (pandas, seaborn) or R (tidyverse, ggplot) • Collaborate with marketing and Go-To-Market teams to align research with business and customer needs • Effectively communicate and present data-driven findings concisely and compellingly to internal teams and external stakeholders Qualifications • US Citizenship is Required Required Skills • Proficiency with Python or R and familiarity with SQL • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree • 1-3 years of experience performing national security-related analytics • Strong business acumen, excellent professional demeanor, with a willingness to work outside of your comfort zone in a fast-paced environment without hesitation • Demonstrated ability to independently produce high-quality, data-driven analysis • Excellent communication skills, especially in translating technical work for non-technical audiencesComfortable managing multiple projects with minimal oversight Desired Qualifications • Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment • Experience in or strong interest in U.S. national security, defense, federal acquisition, logistics, supply chain risk management, or government contracting • Degree focus in a quantitative or policy-relevant field (e.g., Business Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Political Science, International Security) • Familiarity with data visualization libraries like ggplot2, plotly, or shiny • Experience with GIS tools and/or geospatial data We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we’re eager to hear from you. Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.