VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is seeking a Senior Navy Data Collection Analyst (DCA) to support our NAVSEA customer at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), Oxnard/Port Hueneme, CA.

Please note this position requires the Senior DCA be on a ship out to sea for up to two weeks at a time.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Navy DCA will collect and organize data on leading edge unmanned capabilities, work with a multi-disciplinary team of Navy operators and officers, engineers, Autonomy and Navy Test Subject Matter Experts, analysts, developers, and data consumers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and employ their skills by merging systems engineering, test and evaluation, and cybersecurity data to create organized, comprehensive data repositories that will inform senior programmatic decisions leading to future acquisitions. They will also:

• Support multiple data collectors at NBVC and Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport (NUWC Keyport) simultaneously during testing
• Use data analytics expertise to support client and stakeholder relationships
• Research, develop, and test data methodologies, and generate cross-functional solutions through collection, interpretation, evaluation, and analysis of large data sets
• Contribute to impactful work and guide decision-making across multiple organizations
• Apply superior communication skills and data analytics expertise to provide expert data reports, briefs, and other products expected from client and tailored based on audience
• Present data findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders using your knowledge of databases and Microsoft Office Suite
• Establish quantitative and qualitative metrics and key performance indicators to drive technical outcomes
• Apply data visualization through different formats such as graphs, tables, and PowerPoint slides
• Work with the Team to drive large-scale business and process decisions through data insights

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree AND 5+ years of experience supporting data analysis and collection of U.S. Navy systems, commercial maritime systems, or unmanned systems, OR 10+ years of experience supporting data analysis and collection of U.S. Navy systems, commercial maritime systems, or unmanned systems in lieu of a degree
• Experience in management, leading small teams of DCAs for Data Collection at-sea and at shore events
• Knowledge of shipboard or maritime safety requirements
• Ability to get underway at sea for up to two weeks at a time
• Ability to participate in or lead pre-underway safety briefs and other briefs
• Ability to effectively communicate both up and down the chain of command
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with data collection in either a Test and Evaluation (T&E) or vehicle maintenance setting
• Experience with unmanned maritime systems such as USV, UUV, ROVs, and Gliders
• Possession of strong detail-oriented and organizational skills

Salary at VISTA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $106,500.00 to $137,300.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of VISTA's total compensation package for employees. We also offer a competitive leave package and a generous benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and an employer matching 401(k) plan.

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.vistatsi.com.

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Disability/Veterans Employer.