
Associate / Staff Mission Data Analyst (Clearance Required)
Aurora, COJob$88–127K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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SciTec seeks an early-career systems analyst/engineer to support Next-Generation Missile Warning software. The role analyzes mission-critical software and OPIR sensor data across development stages, using analysis tools to interpret algorithm results, identify patterns and deficiencies, and recommend improvements. Remote sensing data analysis experience from industry or academic research is preferred. The position supports U.S. government contracts and requires U.S. citizenship for employment and security clearance.
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SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions. Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented systems analyst/engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. You will perform analysis and studies on complex, mission critical software in various phases of maturity, from prototype to operational systems. You will work with and develop analysis tools in Python, MATLAB, and other languages to support analysis. Our ideal candidate will be able to analyze and interpret the results of data processing algorithms to find patterns, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements to influence algorithmic development and system deployment. This is an early career role. Industry or research-level academic experience with remote sensing data analysis is preferred. Responsibilities Interpreting raw and graphical algorithm performance data into actionable recommendations for software development teams Presenting analysis findings to team leads Creating formal analysis reports and participating in peer review Testing prototype, development, and sustainment software builds to support performance analysis for mission critical capabilities Developing analysis tools in Python ranging from data readers to interactive multivariate visualizations Designing new metrics to improve algorithm and system performance assessments Other duties as assigned SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options 80% company paid Dental insurance 100% company paid Vision insurance 100% company paid Life insurance 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance Short-term Disability insurance Annual Profit-Sharing Plan Discretionary Performance Bonus Paid Parental Leave Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay Flexible work hours The pay range for this position is $88,000 - $127,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,354 open Systems Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$88–127K/yr
- Colorado median$88–130K/yr42 salary ranges
- US median$87–128K/yr749 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $108K, is close to the Colorado median midpoint ($109K) — in the middle half of Systems Analyst salary ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 65 open Systems Analyst jobs in Colorado and 1,354 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Systems Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (1,135 postings).
- Education
- 461 of the 1,354 open Systems Analyst jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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