Senior Program Analyst - Data Analytics

at  Culmen International LLC

Overview:
Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world. We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide. With experience in over 140 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.
Culmen International is hiring a (Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence) Sr. Program Analyst to provide services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate and their Advanced Computing Branch (ACB). DHS is committed to using cutting-edge science and technology to make the United States more secure. The DHS S&T Directorate organizes and supports the scientific, engineering, and technological resources and applies these resources to produce and deploy technological tools and knowledge products to help protect the United States. ACB enables DHS’s mission by researching key technology areas that include Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, and Modeling and Simulation.
Primary work arrangement is telework, with the possibility of government funded travel to DC may be required to support program functions (i.e., VIP meetings, classified work, and conferences/workshops).

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise in the ACB technology areas, primarily Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
• Will be supporting the Project Management in Data Analytics.
• Provide insight and advice concerning strategic direction and applicability of current industry standards or innovation solutions based on in-depth understanding of the latest developments relevant to Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
• Provide high level vision to government senior leadership and program / project manager(s) to influence objectives of complex efforts.
• Provide guidance on DHS procedures, processes, and policies.
• May participate in research in support of studies and analyses.
• Experience drafting and reviewing white papers, briefings, and presenting recommendations and reports to a technical and / or non-technical audience, domestically and / or internationally, to address critical technical challenges in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and participate in DHS workshops and conferences.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s Degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced certifications may be used in lieu of a Master’s Degree.
• Experience in Science and Technology research, development, and transition of technologies or capabilities in the Federal Sector including Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security.
• Experience in Data Analytics.
• Technical Writing Experience.
• U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret Clearance with ability for DHS suitability.
• Previous DHS Experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DHS Experience

Top Tier Benefits Package:

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.

• Provide technical expertise in the ACB technology areas, primarily Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
• Will be supporting the Project Management in Data Analytics.
• Provide insight and advice concerning strategic direction and applicability of current industry standards or innovation solutions based on in-depth understanding of the latest developments relevant to Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
• Provide high level vision to government senior leadership and program / project manager(s) to influence objectives of complex efforts.
• Provide guidance on DHS procedures, processes, and policies.
• May participate in research in support of studies and analyses.
• Experience drafting and reviewing white papers, briefings, and presenting recommendations and reports to a technical and / or non-technical audience, domestically and / or internationally, to address critical technical challenges in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and participate in DHS workshops and conferences