Data Analyst

Netrolynx AI; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Data Analyst for their team in Dahlgren, Virginia. The role involves developing data structures, maintaining data quality, and producing dashboards and reports using Cognos and SQL. The candidate should have a strong background in data warehousing, relational databases, and data analysis, with 5+ years of experience and a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred).

U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree strongly desired.
• Five+ years of relevant experience in data analysis and data warehousing.
• Strong analytical skills related to relational databases and data warehousing.
• Experience using the Cognos Tool Suite to create dashboards and reports.
• Ability to write and analyze SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Develop data structures and tables to support warehousing and reporting.
• Validate data and prepare documentation for use and maintenance.
• Create specifications for online queries, reports, loads, and validation processes.
• Use Cognos tools and SQL to analyze data and produce dashboards and reports.
• Investigate data and system issues; communicate findings and recommendations to customers and team.
• Support customers/users; gather requirements and contribute to training and data quality activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

SQL querying

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

Tools

Cognos Tool Suite

Job description

About The Company

Bowhead supports customers through services and solutions that help meet complex operational and technical needs. The company is seeking a Data Analyst to join its team in Dahlgren, Virginia. In this role, you will contribute to data warehousing, analysis, system development, training, and customer support. You will work with colleagues and customers to help ensure that data is accurate, useful, and effectively presented for reporting and decision-making.

About The Role

The Data Analyst will develop and maintain data structures, tables, and specifications that support reporting and analysis. The position requires a strong understanding of relational database management systems, data warehousing, and structured query language (SQL). You will investigate data and system issues, conduct product analysis, and help resolve problems while communicating with customers and team members. The role also involves gathering and validating requirements, preparing documentation, and supporting users of analytical tools and reports.

This position is based in Dahlgren, VA, and requires the successful candidate to currently hold a Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location. The targeted annual salary range is $80,000 to $90,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

A high school diploma is required, and a bachelor's degree is highly desired. Candidates should have five or more years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills related to relational database management systems and data warehousing. Experience using the Cognos Tool Suite to create dashboards and reports is important, as is the ability to write and analyze SQL queries.

The ideal candidate can apply mathematical reasoning, investigate issues methodically, and maintain close attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential for customer support, requirements gathering, documentation, and validation. Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively are also required. Experience with security assessment tools such as Nessus, and with implementing and testing security controls, is valuable. Knowledge of analytical tools and evaluation techniques is desirable. Knowledge of government accounting is an asset; Department of Defense accounting is highly desired.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and periodically twist, bend, and squat.

Responsibilities

Develop data structures and tables that support data warehousing and reporting needs. Validate data and prepare clear documentation to support its use and maintenance. Create specifications for online queries and reports, database loads, and data validation processes. Use Cognos tools and SQL to analyze data and produce dashboards, reports, and other useful outputs. Investigate data, product, and system issues; analyze potential causes; and work toward effective resolutions. Support customers and users, gather and clarify requirements, and communicate findings and recommendations. Contribute to system development, training, and ongoing data quality and validation activities.

Benefits

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to data analysis and reporting work in support of Bowhead's customer operations. The targeted salary range is $80,000 to $90,000 annually. Salary information is a general guideline, not a guarantee of an offer. Bowhead considers factors that may include position scope and responsibilities, experience, education and training, skills, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations when determining compensation.

Equal Opportunity

Bowhead is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and without discrimination based on any status protected by federal, state, or local law.