Data Analyst

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Data Analyst to support an upcoming client in the DC metropolitan area. The role involves building analytics and reporting capabilities, analyzing data with Power Apps, and automating data collection to prepare large data sets for analysis.

The candidate will collaborate with program management to determine data needs, benchmarks, and deliver actionable insights for operational efficiency. A strong emphasis on client communication and sensitive data handling is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Science/Computer Science/Software Engineering/Business (or equivalent).
• 4+ years of work experience in data analysis or systems support.

Responsibilities

• Build analytics and reporting capabilities to support evaluation and operations.
• Conduct data analyses using Microsoft O365 Power Apps and consult with Program Manager.
• Automate data collection and prepare data for analysis.
• Create products for extracting, analyzing, and delivering large data sets.
• Identify client needs and scope requests to provide effective solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Effective communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Science/Computer Science/Software Engineering/Business

Tools

Power Apps

Job description

Overview

DATA ANALYST (DOCK):

Bowhead seeks a Data Analyst to support an upcoming client located in the DC metropolitan area. The Data Analyst will utilize automated management information systems and other online database services/applications to electronically capture/scan data, populate systems, retrieve data, and provide information/status updates.

Responsibilities

• Build new analytics and reporting capabilities to support program evaluation and operations.
• Conducts data analyses, using software such as Microsoft O365 Power Apps, consulting with Program Manager to identify the appropriate data, methodological approach, and design.
• Automates the collection of data from varying sources, formats, and quality and preparing them for analysis.
• Create requested business products for optimal extraction, analysis, and delivery of large data sets.
• Experience having effective conversations with clients about their support needs and requirements, managing the intake process, and asking the right questions to scope and solve the requests.
• Demonstrate judgment and discretion when dealing with highly sensitive people data and business issues.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Builds analytical tools to utilize the data pipeline, providing actionable insight into key business performance metrics including operational efficiency and stakeholder data analysis.
• Develops, coordinates, modifies, and maintains product-specific roadmaps and project plans as assigned, incorporating studies, analysis/analytics, and journeys.
• Conceptualizes and generates automation that allows big data to be accessed and analyzed
• Monitors automation tools to ensure document analysis tools remains backed up and readily accessible Program staff.
• Troubleshoots data issues within the business operations and presents solutions to these issues.
• Manipulates large data sets and use them to identify trends and reach meaningful conclusions to inform strategic business decisions
• Creates advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics: regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modeling, clustering, decision trees, neural networks, etc.
• Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.
• Utilizes knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests, and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications.
• Provide minimal DOC support in the absence of the Docketing Specialist, Docketing Analyst, and the Project Manager/SME.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Science/Computer Science/Software Engineering/Business preferred or other relevant combination of training and experience.

• Four (4+) years of work experience, in Data analysis, providing systems support and maintenance in assigned product.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts and demonstrable skills in oral and written communications, examples of technical publications / conference presentations may be requested.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

Target hourly range is between $60-$70 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a clearance at the Public Trust (NAC) level. US Citizenship is required at this location.