Program Data Analyst

General Dynamics - IT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT seeks a Program/Data Analyst to support data collection, analysis, and reporting for a government program. The role involves enhancing analytics capabilities, forecasting, automated reporting, dashboards, and briefing products for agency leadership.

Responsibilities include developing reports, performing statistical analyses, training staff on data tools, and collaborating with contractors and federal personnel to improve data collection and analysis.

Qualifications

• Requires BS/BA in Data Science or Analytics with 7 years of related experience; MS/MA with 5 years.
• Proficiency in data visualization (Tableau) and programming (R, Python, SAS).
• Strong SQL and relational database knowledge.
• Exceptional analytical, detail-oriented, and communication skills.
• Experience in health services or with children is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop reporting products with domain experts.
• Conduct high-level data interpretation and statistical analysis.
• Prepare summaries and presentations for agency leadership.
• Provide ad-hoc data reporting as needed.
• Prototype data products and feasibility analyses based on program requirements.
• Publish data to development and production environments.
• Create presentations and documentation as needed.
• Provide training for data analysts and staff on data tools.
• Support data collection, analysis, and visualization projects including data modeling and database creation.
• Recommend automated solutions for manual processes.
• Collaborate with contractors and federal staff to enhance data collection and analysis.
• Update data collection tools and processes for reliable data.
• Identify performance indicators and uniform data points.
• Assist with continuous improvement of data analysis.
• Compile, analyze, and visualize data using Tableau.

Skills

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Data analysis

Verbal/written communication

Education

BS/BA in Data Science or Analytics

MS/MA in Data Science or Analytics

Tools

Palantir

ETL tools

Relational databases

Job description

The Program/Data Analyst supports the data collection and analysis efforts of a government program and will contribute to the ongoing initiatives of a larger team. The ideal candidate will enhance and develop reporting and analytics capabilities, support forecast modeling, develop automated reporting solutions and dashboards, build briefing products, conduct analysis/deliver analytical results, and coordinate/implement data collection efforts.

Position Duties:

• Work with domain experts and data analysts to develop reporting products.
• Conduct high-level data interpretation and statistical analysis using a data analytics platform.
• Prepare written summaries and presentations that reflect the results of data analysis and present findings to agency leadership.
• Provide ad-hoc data reporting as needed.
• Prototype data products and conduct analysis and feasibility based on program requirements.
• Build connections, develop reports, and publish data to both development and production environments.
• Create presentations and prepare documentation as needed.
• Provide training for data analysts and staff on data tools and products, as well as for contractors and field staff on the use of data collection and analysis tools.
• Support data collection, analysis, and visualization projects as needed, including data modeling, database creation, and technical support.
• Recommend technical and automated solutions for manual processes.
• Work with contractor and federal staff to enhance the collection and analysis of program data.
• Update and develop data collection tools and processes to yield statistically reliable and informative data and support program assessments.
• Assist in identifying performance outcomes and indicators.
• Identify uniform data points for analysis.
• Assist with projects that support the continual improvement of data analysis.
• Compile, analyze, and visualize data using a data visualization platform such as Tableau.

Qualifications:

• Requires BS/BA degree in Data Science or Analytics, or a related field as well as 7 years of related experience; MS/MA degree with 5 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of data visualization platforms (Tableau) and programming languages (R, Python, SAS).
• Working knowledge of SQL and familiarity with relational databases.
• Exceptional analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience working with children or in a health services realm preferred, but not required.

Top candidates will have specialty skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Statistical analysis and modeling.
• Natural language processing.
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Data engineering, to include experience working with large datasets and performing tasks such as data cleaning and processing (ETL).
• Fundamental working knowledge of SQL.
• Python and/or R.
• Tableau.
• Palantir.
• Data entry.

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Additional Requirements:

• This position requires an existing T4 Public Trust or the ability to obtain one.
• This role and associated duties will be performed on site at a government facility located in Washington, DC.