The Ascendancy Group LTD is hiring a Data Analyst to support mission operations. This full-time role involves collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting structured and unstructured data to generate actionable insights for Operations in the Information Environment (OIE). The company is founded on relationships, reputation, and trust, and our government-focused team is composed of former Department of Defense and Intelligence Community members passionate about supporting our nation's security.
What You'll Do
- Conduct data analysis to support OIE planning and assessment, including Measures of Effectiveness, Measures of Performance, and campaign impact evaluations.
- Translate complex datasets into clear visuals, dashboards, and narrative reports for planners, leadership, and assessment teams.
- Identify trends, anomalies, and engagement patterns across cyber, social media, public affairs, and influence operations datasets.
- Collaborate with MISO, Cyber, MILDEC, OPSEC, and Public Affairs teams to ensure data integration supports cross-IRC planning and decision support.
- Support real-time and post-operation analysis of influence campaigns and adversary activity within the information environment.
- Query and manipulate data from mission systems, OSINT platforms, and enterprise databases.
- Ensure data quality and consistency, provide recommendations for improved collection or visualization, and assist with standardizing assessment metrics.
- Identify and gain authority to leverage required data to support mission needs.
- Provide data visualization and quantitative analysis; manage and optimize existing databases and associated dashboards.
- Brief senior leadership and operational planning staff on findings, trends, and campaign impacts derived from multi-source data.
- Leverage online analytic toolkits to support social media scrapes and trend analysis.
- Work independently or collaboratively with social scientists, ORSAs, and data scientists to refine research design and integrate qualitative insights.
What We're Looking For
- Degree in Data Analytics, Information Science, Political Science, or a related field.
- Experience performing data analysis in support of military operations, influence planning, or intelligence activities.
- Proficient in SQL and Excel.
- Familiarity with data visualization platforms like Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik.
- Strong understanding of data validation, normalization, and metadata tagging in support of operational reporting.
- Willingness to travel within the supported Combatant Command’s area of responsibility.
- Active TS/SCI or TS with SCI Eligibility.
Nice to Have
- Working knowledge of Python, R, or similar scripting tools.
- Experience supporting a Combatant Command or Joint Task Force within a J39, J2, or J3 staff.
- Experience analyzing data related to social media behavior, message resonance, PSYOP product distribution, audience targeting, or narrative effectiveness.
- Experience contributing to IO campaign assessments or synchronization meetings.
- Experience briefing senior officers (O-5 and above) and developing executive-level summaries in PowerPoint or equivalent.
- Experience using statistical packages such as IBM SPSS, STATA, or R.
- Demonstrated ability to develop or track MOEs and MOPs aligned to operational objectives.
- Understanding of IRCs (MISO, MILDEC, OPSEC, Cyber, PA) and how data supports their planning and assessment.
Technical Stack
- SQL, Excel
- Python, R
- Tableau, Power BI, Qlik
- IBM SPSS, STATA
Team & Environment
You will collaborate directly with MISO, Cyber, MILDEC, OPSEC, and Public Affairs teams, and work alongside social scientists, ORSAs, and data scientists.
The Ascendancy Group LTD is an equal opportunity employer.
