GCI, embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Technical Research Analyst, a typical day will include the following duties, but not limited to:

The successful candidate will conduct all-source research using various customer provided tools to fill gaps in understanding and identify opportunities and risks associated with telecommunications infrastructure projects. A working knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) Model is required. Familiarity with the challenges and risks associated with global support to telecommunication projects.

• Performs advanced research, analysis, development, and evaluation of systems, procedures, and models in assigned functional area
• Analyzes and defines problems and researches possible solutions that afford maximum probability for profit or effectiveness in relation to cost or risk
• Prepares models of problems using multiple equations that relate constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters
• Defines data requirements and gathers and validates information, applying judgment and statistical tests
• Analyzes and organizes technical data and reports into summaries for management review, defining problem, evaluation, and possible solution(s)
• Performs validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and determines need for reformulation
• Utilizes complex systems and applications in the problem-solving process
• Designs, conducts, and evaluates experimental operational models where insufficient data exists to formulate model
• Provides coaching, guidance and work leadership to less-experienced analysts, and may have supervisory responsibilities
• Serves as technical team or task lead
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned

DESIRED:

• Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in scientific functional area(s)
• Advanced knowledge of the related equipment and systems used in scientific functional area(s)