Data Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:


Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Analyst in Arlington, VA.

Key Responsibilities:
* Support the development, documentation, interpretation, and implementation of IT and data governance policies, in alignment with DoD directives
* Support the development and use of various algorithms and models to support senior leader decision support, business analytics, and joint all domain operations
* Identify data inputs leveraging available DoD and data sources, manipulate and map data and interfaces, generate output, provide documentation (including fit-for-purpose DoDAF products)
* Organizes and interprets data to inform senior decision-makers and drive successful operations
* Design dashboard wireframes to guide development based on stakeholder input, mission requirements, and user-centered design principles
* Coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate data sharing agreements, ensuring compliant and secure access to required information
* Use Qlik Sense to build and manage basic dashboards and visualizations in ADVANA, DoD's enterprise data analytics platform
* Contribute to a structured data project intake and prioritization framework, enabling transparency and accountability in IT service delivery
* Manage data source mapping and integration using approved architectural and metadata standards (e.g., DoDAF)
* Draft, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal guidance documents related to analytics, policy, and automation activities
* Provides technical knowledge and analysis of DoD and commercial best practices, concepts, and methodologies to improve performance; This should also include integration, and documentation, bringing together executive data analysis for senior-level decision making
* Work across the organization to develop enterprise approaches; Effectively document the process, gather and disseminate information

REQUIREMENTS:
* BS, preferably in a Technical or Business field
* More than 5 years of relevant experience supporting data analytics and automation
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data and policy concepts clearly to leadership including SES/GO-level
* Experience preparing materials for and supporting advisory/governance forums, including action tracking and executive briefings
* Experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Qlik
* Experience supporting a DoD component-level organization
* Must have strong organizational and time management skills including attention to detail, ability to take initiative, interpersonal skills to work as part of a team, and integrity to work independently and possibly remotely
* Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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