Senior Metrics and Data Analyst

Dark Horse Technologies is seeking experienced Navy and data analytics professionals to support **COMNAVSURFLANT Force Generation (FGEN) Analytical Support** in Norfolk, Virginia. The team will provide analytical expertise to support Surface Force readiness, force generation, resource decision-making, and senior leadership requirements. These positions will work closely with Navy stakeholders to analyze readiness and operational data across the **PESTONI pillars—Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, Ordnance, and Infrastructure/Networks—and translate complex information into meaningful analysis, visualizations, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations for decision-makers.** Positions are **full-time and onsite in Norfolk, Virginia** and require candidates with relevant Navy operational, staff, and/or analytical experience. • Experience in the United States Navy in as a Post-Command Commander afloat or equivalent. • Five years’ experience on Echelon 3 or higher staff. • Five years’ experience in database design and management; • Five years’ experience in data analysis for complex projects; • Experience with analyzing specific metrics embedded within the PESTONI (Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, Ordnance, Infrastructure/Networks) pillars of analysis; • Ability to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Surface Force’s business practices, primary (organic) data sources, secondary(non-organic) data needs, data gaps, and organic analytic capabilities to inform the development of a meaningful data visualization tool suite and predictive modeling needs for decision-makers at all levels; • Demonstrated experience developing and applying machine learning models, predictive analytics, and AI-driven data interpretation to complex defense problems; • Proficiency in leveraging modern data analytics platforms and languages (e.g., Python, R) to perform statistical analysis and build financial and operational risk models; • Highly proficient and experienced with Microsoft Office, especially with Access, Excel and PowerPoint; • Experience in producing executive-level analytical products and reports; • Master’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university (a major in an Analytics or Computer related field is highly desired). • Secret security clearance required.