Sports Science Data Analyst

Position : Sports Science Data Analyst

Location : Fort Carson, Colorado

Work Environment : On Site

Clearance : Secret

Salary Range : $75,000-$90,000 annually

Knowesis is looking for a Sports Science Data Analyst to support the United States Special Operations Command Preservation of the Force and Family (USSOCOM POTFF) program.

As a valued member of the POTFF team, the Sports Science Data Analyst will help in identifying and implementing innovative, valuable solutions across the Special Operations Forces (SOF) enterprise aimed at improving the short and long-term well-being of SOF warriors and their families.

The Sports Science Data Analyst will support all POTFF domains, providing consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data relating to POTFF programs and initiatives.

To be eligible for this position, candidates must have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance and possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the position's security clearance requirements.

The successful candidate will reside in the local area or relocate within 15 days of the start date. No relocation is authorized.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Consult with POTFF program staff to collect, enter, clean, and conduct basic data manipulation and analyses, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and use scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products, enabling more informed analytic decisions.
• Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies and collect and report data in government systems.
• Build and disseminate databases and spreadsheets designed to record and / or display POTFF-related data.
• Maintain dashboards to automate data analysis, identifying, interpreting, and presenting trends designed to record POTFF-related programmatic data.
• Assist the POTFF staff with survey design. Create, analyze, and report survey data.
• Liaise and collaborate with other POTFF staff to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Be able to use statistics / modeling tools and data visualization techniques to provide an accessible way to see and understand trends, outliers, and patterns in data to produce reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends supporting the mission.
• Prepare reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends and associated analysis.

Required Skills & Experience :

• Be proficient with the suite of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Have prior experience using statistical software applications such as Python, SAS, and R.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills and shall be highly detail oriented.

Preferred Skills & Experience :

• A certification or documented experience in Human Performance.
• Experience working with Special Operations, athletics / sports, or in other military settings.

Required Education :

Bachelor's degree in quantitative science, social science, or related discipline. For example, a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Science with a minor in a quantitative science may be acceptable.

Knowesis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.