Data Analyst – Requirements & Data Quality Support

ECS; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS is seeking a Data Analyst to support the data team remotely in the United States. You will gather business requirements, document processes, and help clean and standardize data, acting as a bridge between stakeholders and the technical team.

Responsibilities include gathering requirements, documenting workflows, cleansing data, validating outputs, and assisting with simple reports. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to gather and document business requirements.
• Experience with data cleansing: deduplication, standardization, validation.
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL; familiarity with Python a plus.
• Excellent written communication for clear documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to collaborate with both business stakeholders and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering: Meet with business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate into clear requirements for the data team.
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation of requirements, processes, decisions, and data workflows.
• Data Cleansing Support: Identify data quality issues and assist in cleaning and standardizing datasets.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams.
• Data Validation: Check cleaned data against business requirements for accuracy.
• Process Improvement: Spot recurring data issues and recommend better processes.
• Reporting Support: Help build simple reports or summaries for leadership on data quality and progress.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Data cleansing

Excel

SQL

Python (basic)

Written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Databricks

Job description

Job Description

ECS is seeking a

ECS is seeking a Data Analyst to work remotely.

This role supports the broader data team by gathering business requirements, documenting processes and decisions, and helping clean and standardize data. The person in this role acts as a connector between business stakeholders and the technical team, making sure requirements are captured clearly and data is accurate and usable.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering Meet with business stakeholders to understand their data needs, pain points, and goals. Translate these conversations into clear, actionable requirements for the data team.
• Documentation Create and maintain clear documentation of requirements, processes, decisions, and data workflows so the whole team has a shared reference.
• Data Cleansing Support Help identify data quality issues — duplicates, missing values, inconsistent formatting — and support the broader team in cleaning and standardizing datasets.
• Stakeholder Communication Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams (Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, Engineers), making sure both sides understand each other.
• Data Validation Check cleaned and transformed data against business requirements to confirm accuracy before it's used in reporting or architecture work.
• Process Improvement Spot recurring data issues or gaps in documentation, and recommend better processes to prevent them going forward.
• Reporting Support Assist with building simple reports or summaries that help stakeholders and leadership track data quality and project progress.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $110,000

Required Skills

• Strong skills in gathering and documenting business requirements
• Experience with data cleansing techniques (deduplication, standardization, validation)
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL; familiarity with Python is a plus
• Excellent written communication skills for clear documentation
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work well with both business stakeholders and technical teams

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting data governance or data architecture initiatives
• Familiarity with data dictionaries, data lineage, or metadata concepts
• Exposure to Databricks or similar data platforms
• Experience with requirements tools (Jira, Confluence) or data quality tools
• Background in HR, employee, or other regulated data domains

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!