Senior Data Analyst

LOCATION: Hybrid - Washington, DC Metro Area

• 1 to 2 days remote until schedule is confirmed.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: ship required. Active DHS Public Trust preferred. Ability to obtain clearance required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in collaborative environment with various project teams to support Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) mission.
• Conduct trend analysis on PERSEC data and other HSPD-12 reports.
• Provide advice, assistance and written recommendations based on data analysis and results.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of reports, documents, presentations and data requests.
• Required to develop a broad and in-depth understanding of the various data sets with minimal guidance.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of good and accurate data flowing from user inputs to reporting outputs.
• Develops and maintains quality control standard and data reconciliation techniques for internal and external reporting.
• Conducts quality control and auditing of databases in a client/server environment to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
• Understand current state processes and recommend improvements to make programs and processes more efficient and effective.
• Ability to understand and anticipate client needs and pain points to recommend requirements in DHS data systems.
• Ability to understand customer tools and reporting capabilities to interpret the data and conduct detailed data analysis.
• Promotes compliance with agreed data governance principles, and where necessary, takes action to respond to improper activities in relation to secondary use of data.
• Conducts data hygiene to ensure accurate data is being reported.
• Assist in dashboard/report development and design in Tableau.
• Ability to analyze data from relational databases and understand data structures.
• Ability to explain and document complex methodologies in simple words.
• Liaison with the technical development team by articulating operational and mission needs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor s degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience with tools such as Tableau, and Power BI.
• Expert in Excel.
• PERSEC and HSPD-12 data knowledge is preferred.
• Understanding and passion for emerging technology.
• Familiarity with JIRA is a plus.
• Self-starter.
• Excellent detailed analytical skills.
• Team oriented individual who can work with multiple sizes of groups or departments, as well as a diverse group of individuals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to present a polished, professional, and diplomatic image to clients.
• Willingness to work until the job is done and commitment to the mission.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Proficient in windows-based software including Word, Power Point, MS Project, Visio.