Data Engineering Assistant

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Are you passionate about research studies and analyses? Leidos is seeking a Data Engineering Assistant to join our team at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) in Groton, CT. As a Data Engineering Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing data analytic support for research projects in the areas of psychological readiness assessment and human performance. You'll have the opportunity to support the U.S. Navy Undersea Warfighter through research and investigation of the effects of medical, psychological, and performance issues associated with the health and performance of naval personnel in operational and non-operational settings. If you're ready to take on this exciting and rewarding challenge, apply now and let's get started!

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The Mission
Recognized as a Top 10 Health IT provider, the Leidos Health Group draws on decades of success to deliver a range of solutions and services designed to meet the healthcare challenges of today. From the research bench to the patient bedside, we are a company of scientists, engineers, and technologists delivering a broad range of impactful, customizable, and scalable solutions to hospitals and health systems, biomedical organizations, and every U.S. federal agency focused on health. Leidos works with customers across the continuum of care to improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes with innovative solutions that advance the next generation of care. Our mission is to contribute to creating a healthier world. To explore and learn more, click here!

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

The Challenge:

• Provide data analytic support for research projects in the domains of psychological assessment, cognitive science, and human performance

• Provide technical expertise for cleaning and preparation of large data sets for analysis, including integration with multiple data sources

• Generate creative and novel data reduction and analysis solutions for experimental and non-experimental results.

• Develop data reports with visualizations per the specifications of the principal scientist(s)

• Provide documentation support with reports, papers, research protocols, presentations, and posters

• Work is to be primarily performed on a government installation. The normal work week is Monday through Friday 0800 to 1630.

• Some offsite travel (~10%) may be required for data collection efforts, presentations, etc

What sets you apart:

• Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, or related field with at least two years’ applicable experience

• The candidate will be required to acquire and maintain, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level.  Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level. You can obtain this after hire.

• Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required

• The candidate will maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record

You may also have:

• Experience in a human subject research setting

• Experience with psychological research data

• Experience working with the US federal government

• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

• The ability to work within a collaborative team environment, with demonstrated personal drive and initiative to achieve goals

• Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface will all affected teams, personnel, and vendors

• An organized and detail-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethic

• Ability to work self-sufficiently given direction and resources

• Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise judgement and common sense

• Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’d like to learn more about you, apply today!

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.