Data Analyst - UTEP

Steampunk; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk seeks a Data Analyst to perform data analysis for law enforcement support in a high-pressure, mission-critical setting. You will handle diverse data sets, ensure data accuracy, and support ongoing investigations.

The role requires collaboration with law enforcement, strong communication skills, and proficiency in data visualization tools such as MS Excel and Power BI. Local El Paso presence is emphasized.

Qualifications

• SECRET clearance required with US government.
• 4 years of Military or law enforcement background or exposure.
• 3+ years of experience in SQL and Python.
• 5+ years using data analytic/visualization tools (MS Excel, Power BI) to analyze unstructured data.
• 2+ years of experience manipulating unstructured data from different platforms; familiarity with IT, statistics, CIS, auditing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends across locations and targets.
• Monitor data accuracy, integrity, and relevance for investigations.
• Collaborate with teams to support criminal and civil investigations.
• Develop and report findings with quality control checks.
• Enter data from hard/soft copies into large-scale processing systems using OCR, scanners, etc.
• Provide law enforcement support and manage data under tight timelines.
• Design charts, formulas, pivot tables in MS Excel/Power BI for data visualization.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Python

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We are looking for you to join our team as aData Analyst. This position focuses on data analysis for law enforcement support, requiring a combination of investigative data expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to work under high-pressure, mission-critical environments. This role will involve working with diverse data sets, ensuring accuracy and integrity while supporting ongoing criminal and civil investigations.

Our ideal candidate has a blend of technical acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to engage with law enforcement agencies. We are looking for more than just a "Data Analyst"—this role requires a technologist with excellent communication skills, customer service, and a passion for data and problem-solving.

Contributions

• Data Analysis and Trend Recognition: Compile and analyze data from multiple sources, identifying trends across various data sets, locations, and targets.
• Data Accuracy and Assessment: Monitor data for accuracy, integrity, authenticity, and relevancy. Identify intelligence gaps and assess data viability for investigative purposes.
• Investigative Support: Collaborate with teams to examine data gathered from criminal and civil investigations, developing methodologies to exploit investigative information.
• Quality Control & Reporting: Participate in the development of work products, conducting periodic progress reviews and ensuring quality control of findings. Regularly report findings to lead personnel.
• Data Entry: Perform data entry from both hard and soft copies into large-scale data processing systems, utilizing tools like optical character readers, scanners, and digital cameras as appropriate.
• Law Enforcement Support: Provide critical law enforcement support, interacting with various agencies through multiple channels of communication, while managing data under tight timelines in a high-pressure environment.
• Data Visualization and Tools: Leverage MS Excel, Power BI, or similar tools to design and build formulas, charts, pivot tables, and manipulate unstructured data from different platforms.
• You will be part of our Data Exploitation Practice!

Qualifications

• Ability to hold a position of SECRET clearance level with the US government.
• 4 years of Military or law enforcement background or exposure.
• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of work experience OR 9 years of work experience and no degree.
• 3+ years of experience in SQL and Python
• 5+ years of experience using data analytic/visualization tools such as MS Excel, Power BI, or others to design charts, create formulas, and analyze unstructured data (can be job or education-based).
• 2+ years of experience manipulating unstructured data from different platforms; and experience in IT, statistics, computer information systems, auditing, investigative, mathematics, and units of measure
• Skilled at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment while maintaining clear communications with stakeholders.
• Must be local to El, Paso TX or willing to drive on site 5 days a week.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.

Preferred:

• Law enforcement/drug data desired.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-paced environment, including collaboration with various teams.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying trends, gaps, and ensuring data accuracy and
• Experience with documenting processes and developing SOPs for data handling and
• Demonstrated experience in reverse engineering and validation of data processes.
• Ability to communicate findings and updates effectively during briefings and team

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $50,000 to $115,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.