External Job Posting Title SITEC - Data Analyst (JNY) - Fort Bragg, NC

Peraton; North Carolina; On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Data Analyst – Journeyman to analyze structured and unstructured data to support decision-making across USSOCOM. This role, based at Fort Bragg, NC, involves developing reports, dashboards, and visualizations to provide actionable insights for leadership and mission teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL and BI tool skills (Tableau/Power BI), experience with data modeling, and familiarity with data governance and cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Education & experience requirements: high school diploma with 6+ years, or 4 years with an associate's, or 2 years with a bachelor's.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance or higher required.
• Strong data modeling, transformation, and visualization experience.
• SQL proficiency for data extraction and analysis.
• Knowledge of at least one object‑oriented language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, .NET).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Access.
• Ability to create data visualizations that inform leadership decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, cleaning, transforming, and analyzing large data sets from multiple sources to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Developing and maintaining dashboards and visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, or other BI platforms.
• Working with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and design user-friendly reports and visualizations.
• Writing SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze data from enterprise databases.
• Writing Excel queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze data from legacy sources.
• Providing recurring and ad hoc reports for operational and leadership teams.
• Designing data models and workflows to enhance reporting efficiency.
• Performing data quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency of outputs.
• Documenting data sources, processes, and report specifications for continuity and audit readiness.
• Collaborating with IT and DBAs to troubleshoot data access and integration issues.
• Providing analytical support for strategic initiatives, planning, and mission readiness assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with USSOCOM data governance and cybersecurity standards.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Data modeling

Data transformation

Data visualization

SQL proficiency

Python

Java

.NET

Excel

Access

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma with 6 years experience

Associate's degree with 4 years experience

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience

Tools

SQL

Python

Java

C++

.NET

Excel

Access

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

Data Analyst

The Data Analyst – Journeyman (JNY) is responsible for analyzing structured and unstructured data to support decision-making across USSOCOM. This role involves working with data sets from various sources to develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations that help leadership and operational teams gain actionable insights. The analyst will collaborate with database administrators, system engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver high-quality, data-driven visualization solutions in support of SOCOM’s mission.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience working with data tools and visualization platforms. This position requires familiarity with databases, data modeling, business intelligence (BI) tools, and basic programming to extract and transform data from multiple environments.

This position is located at Fort Bragg, NC.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Collecting, cleaning, transforming, and analyzing large data sets from multiple sources to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Developing and maintaining dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or other BI platforms.
• Working closely with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and design user-friendly reports and data visualizations.
• Writing queries and scripts in SQL to extract, manipulate, and analyze data from enterprise databases.
• Writing queries and scripts in Microsoft Excel to extract, manipulate, and analyze data from legacy sources.
• Supporting the generation of recurring and ad hoc reports for operational and leadership teams.
• Contributing to the design and implementation of data models and workflows that enhance reporting efficiency.
• Conducting data quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency of reporting outputs.
• Documenting data sources, processes, and report specifications for continuity and audit readiness.
• Collaborating with IT teams and database administrators to troubleshoot data access and integration issues.
• Providing analytical support for strategic initiatives, operational planning, and mission readiness assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with USSOCOM data governance, classification, and cybersecurity standards.
• Presenting findings and recommendations in a clear, concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High school diploma with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, 4 years experience with Associate's, OR 2 years experience with Bachelor's.
• Security Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance or higher is required.
• Technical Experience
  • Experience in data modeling, transformation, and visualization.
  • Familiarity with SQL and experience writing queries for data extraction and analysis.
  • Knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, or .NET).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Access.
  • Ability to develop data visualizations that inform leadership decisions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Highly desired experience with Microsoft SharePoint integration for data visualization or workflow automation.

• Must be DoW 8140 compliant under the Work Role Code 422 - Data Analyst- Intermediate level or higher by 1 Oct 26.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.