Junior Data Analyst- UTEP

Steampunk; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk is seeking a Data Analyst in El Paso, TX to support law enforcement investigations through data analysis, visualization, and reporting. The role requires handling diverse datasets with precision and working under high-pressure conditions.

You will collaborate with investigative teams, perform data entry into large-scale systems, and leverage MS Excel and Power BI to build meaningful charts and insights. The position operates on a rotating shift schedule and on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of work experience in data analytics.
• Experience using data analytic/visualization tools such as MS Excel or Power BI.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends across datasets and targets.
• Monitor data accuracy, integrity, and relevance for investigations.
• Collaborate with teams to examine data from criminal and civil investigations.
• Contribute to quality control and reporting of findings to leadership.
• Perform data entry into large-scale systems using OCR and scanners as appropriate.
• Provide law enforcement support and manage data under tight timelines.
• Design and build charts, pivot tables, and analyze unstructured data using Excel/Power BI.
• Be part of the Data Exploitation Practice and contribute to data-driven insights.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Multi-tasking under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We are looking for you to join our team as a Data 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.
• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of work experience OR 5 years of work experience and no degree.
• 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).
• 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.
• To support continuous operations, this role follows a rotating shift schedule. Candidates should be comfortable working flexible hours, including potential evenings or weekends.

Preferred

• Experience providing support to a 24/7 law enforcement operations unit.
• Military or law enforcement background or exposure.
• 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 $35,000 to $60,000. 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.