Data Analyst, Mid-level – DHS

Position: Data Analyst, Mid-level – DHS

Location: Washington, DC Area/Remote

Job Summary

This position will provide experienced cost analysis and estimating support for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs.

Years of Relevant Experience

The position requires 5 years of data analysis and model development. DHS experience is desirable, but not required.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

The Data Analyst supports operations and conducts data analytics projects to provide information and insights to stakeholders for decision-making or solution development. The individual’s activities include but are not limited to:

• Implement data standards and deploy automation tools to extract, synthesize, and validate data from different sources and transform data into usable metrics.

• Construct data sets, monitors data quality, troubleshoots and resolves database issues to ensure data integrity

• Analyze and evaluate network operations efficiencies and security effectiveness, and recommends design changes to improve services to users.

• Assist with database architecture plans and development.

• Provide effective verbal and written correspondence, prepare reports and presentations, as required.

• Utilize scripting and querying tools like Python, R or SQL, data visualization/BI tools, statistical methods, and data modeling to produce reports, data files, and dashboardsBe able to effectively work in a team environment.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields required. Graduate and Post Graduate degrees are a plus and may substitute for years of experience.

Skills Requirements

•      Demonstrated capability to work both independently and under the direction of experienced analysts.
•       Demonstrated skill in defining, developing, and maintaining databases and working with spreadsheets and complex data models.
•       Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic work environment and ability to coordinate and perform multiple assignments.
•       Possession of a government or industry standard data science certification is preferred but not required.
•       Demonstrated skill in creating and maintaining databases and working with spreadsheets and complex models.
•          Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic work environment and ability to coordinate and perform multiple assignments.
•       Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.
•       Demonstrated capability to work both independently and under the direction of experienced analysts.

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen. Active Clearance not required, but Secret Clearance desired. Ability to obtain a clearance (up to Top Secret) may be required in the future.

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company

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