Senior Data Analyst

Strategic Data Systems; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Data Systems in Dahlgren, VA seeks a Data Analyst to join a BI and data warehouse team responsible for data analysis, data design, system development, training, and customer support.

The role requires an active DOD Secret clearance, a high school diploma with six+ years experience, and expertise in data warehousing, SQL, and Cognos to develop reports and support customers.

Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance
• High School Diploma and six or more years of experience
• Experience with data warehouse development and design, data acquisition, ERP/financial systems data warehousing
• Ability to apply analytical skills to database management and development
• Knowledge of relational DBMS and data warehousing
• Experience using Cognos to create reports and dashboards
• SQL knowledge for data interfaces, queries and load specs
• Ability to gather requirements and communicate with customers
• Knowledge of government accounting (DOD accounting) desired

Responsibilities

• Systems development activities include data table/structure design, data acquisition, system specifications, data validation and documentation
• Development of data interface specifications, on-line query and report specifications, database load specifications, and data validation specifications
• Customer support, interfacing with customers, troubleshooting, product review and analysis, and problem resolution

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Data warehousing

Relational databases

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cognos Tool Suite

Job description

Data Analyst

Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA

Salary negotiable (Dependent on experience level) - Full Time with Benefits

Flexible Start-Date – Contingent on contract award

The Data Analyst is part of a business intelligence and data warehouse team tasked with providing data analysis, data design, systems development, training, and customer support.

Responsibilities Include

• Systems development activities include data table/structure design, data acquisition, system specifications, data validation and documentation.
• Data Analyst support will also include development of data interface specifications, on-line query and report specifications, database load specifications, and data validation specifications.
• Customer support, including interfacing with customers, trouble shooting, product review and analysis and problem resolution.

To Qualify, You Will Need

• An Active DOD Secret Security Clearance
• High School Diploma and six (6) or more years of experience
• Experience with data warehouse development and design, data knowledge acquisition, legacy conversion specifications and design of data structures/load specifications, and knowledge of Working Capital Fund and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), financial, and human resources systems methods and strategies for data warehousing.
• The ability to apply analytical skills relating to database management and development
• Knowledge of relational database management systems and data warehousing
• Experience using Cognos Tool Suite to create reports and dashboards
• Skill in writing and analyzing structured query language (SQL) queries
• Experience with requirements developing definition and application designs in the form of logical data models, data interface specifications, on-line query and report specifications, structured query language (SQL), database performance loading specifications, and data validation specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing for required customer support and requirements gathering and validation
• Knowledge of analytical tools and evaluation techniques
• Knowledge of government accounting (highly desired: DOD Accounting)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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