Junior Data Analytics & Reporting Specialist (5588)

SMX; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Junior Data Analytics & Reporting Specialist to join the growing analytics and reporting team in the United States. The role emphasizes learning modern analytics tools and automations while supporting the transition to the ARES environment.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, assisting with data validation, reporting tasks, and documentation, while growing skills in Power BI, Power Apps, and Azure within a tiered support context.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn rapidly and independently.
• Excellent listening and retention skills.
• Conscientious, accountable, and reliable work habits.
• Ability to manage tasks with minimal oversight and seek help when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Customer-service mindset, especially in Tier 1 support.
• Interest in automation and modern data technologies.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Attention to detail and organized problem solving.
• Comfort with evolving technical environments and learning new platforms.
• Willingness to contribute to documentation and playbooks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Tier 1 help desk support for team tools and automations.
• Support process streamlining by identifying inefficiencies in Tier 1 workflows and building simple automations.
• Contribute to team readiness, process improvements, and user support activities.
• Participate in testing of new analytics solutions and automations.
• Monitor and maintain Teams channel announcements and knowledge content.
• Assist with light reporting tasks, data validation and documentation.
• Collaborate with senior analysts to learn Power Apps, Power BI automation, and ARES capabilities.
• Provide timely follow-up on tasks and escalate as needed.
• Maintain clear notes to support repeatable processes.

Skills

Rapid learning

Active listening

Conscientiousness

Task management

Communication

Customer service

Automation interest

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Proactive documentation

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Azure

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Data Analytics & Reporting Specialist to join our growing analytics and reporting team. This role is ideal for an early career professional with strong learning aptitude, excellent listening and retention skills, and a proactive work ethic. You do not need deep development experience; instead, we are looking for someone eager to build skills in modern analytics tools and automation technologies while supporting the transition of our reporting ecosystem from BusinessObjects to the ARES environment.

• Serve as Tier 1 help desk support for team tools, solutions, and automations.

• Support process streamlining by identifying inefficiencies within Tier 1 workflows and building simple automations or enhancements.

• Contribute to team operational readiness, process improvement initiatives, and user support activities.

• Participate in testing activities for new analytics solutions and automations.

• Monitor and maintain Teams channel announcements, communications, and knowledge-sharing content.

• Assist with light reporting tasks, data validation, and documentation.

• Collaborate with senior analysts and developers to learn Power Apps, Power BI automation, and ARES platform capabilities.

• Provide organized, timely follow-up on assigned tasks, escalating questions or issues appropriately.

• Maintain clear, accurate notes and documentation to support repeatable processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated capacity to learn rapidly and independently.

• Strong listening skills with excellent retention and follow-through.

• Conscientious, accountable, and reliable work habits.

• Ability to manage tasks with minimal oversight while knowing when to seek assistance.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Customer-service mindset, especially in Tier 1 support interactions.

• Proactive curiosity and interest in automation, efficiency, and modern data technologies.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary analytics and development team.

• Attention to detail and an organized approach to problem-solving.

• Comfort operating in evolving technical environments and learning new platforms as they emerge.

• Willingness to contribute to documentation, playbooks, and team knowledge repositories.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a structured, high-visibility environment.

• Growth mindset with enthusiasm for continuous professional development.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Basic familiarity with Power BI, particularly automated workflows or refresh processes.

• Understanding of or interest in Power Apps or low/no-code automation tools.

• Exposure to cloud-based analytics environments (e.g., Azure).

• Fundamental comfort with data visualization or structured problem-solving.

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$78,000—$130,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).