Senior Data Analyst New Fully Remote - Based in USA

Blue Water Thinking, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays

401K Match

Job summary

Blue Water Thinking, LLC is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support the Integrated Healthcare Transformation initiative at the Department of Veterans Affairs. You will obtain and analyze data with advanced models to inform strategic decisions and optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include building visualizations, presenting results to stakeholders, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align data strategies with program goals. Experience with VA data systems is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Health Informatics, or related field.
• 8+ years of data analysis experience, healthcare or federal environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Python, R or SAS for data analysis and modeling.
• Strong data visualization experience with Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights for non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with VA/DoD data environments, including CDW and VistA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Extrapolate data patterns using advanced algorithms to identify actionable insights.
• Develop graphs, charts, and visualizations to communicate complex findings.
• Present analytical outcomes to managers and stakeholders for model adjustments.
• Apply knowledge of VA systems and files (CDW, VistA, VSSC, RAMP, PTF).
• Collect, clean, and validate large datasets from multiple VA sources.
• Translate raw data into meaningful reports supporting healthcare transformation goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data strategies with program objectives.
• Support predictive modeling and trend analysis to improve veteran healthcare delivery.

Skills

Python

R

SAS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/Health Informatics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Qlik

Job description

Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.

Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers.

Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs.

Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners.

Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.

Job Description:

Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Data Analyst to join our team, supporting the Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) initiative at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary responsibility of this role is to obtain and analyze data through advanced computerized models and algorithms to inform strategic decision-making and optimize business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Extrapolate data patterns using advanced algorithms to identify actionable insights.
• Develop graphs, charts, and visualizations to communicate complex mathematical findings.
• Present analytical outcomes to managers and stakeholders to guide business model adjustments and future planning.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of VHA systems and files, including CDW, VistA, VSSC, RAMP, PTF (MedSAS), MCA, PCMM, NPCD, and VETSNET.
• Collect, clean, and validate large datasets from multiple VA sources.
• Translate raw data into meaningful reports that support healthcare transformation goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data strategies with program objectives.
• Support predictive modeling and trend analysis to improve veteran healthcare delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Data Science, Statistics, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in a healthcare or federal environment.
• Proficiency in statistical software and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SAS).
• Strong experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate findings to non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with VHA systems and data repositories, including CDW and VistA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Public Health, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting federal healthcare programs, especially within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Knowledge of healthcare data standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH).
• Experience with machine learning models and predictive analytics in healthcare settings.
• Active Public Trust clearance.
• Familiarity of Senator Elizabeth Dole Act Sections 105 and 107
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role

Compensation:

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary range: $115,000-$145,000

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan.

Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants

Blue Water Thinking is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, or participate in the interview process, please contact Resource Management at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be handled promptly and confidentially in accordance with applicable law.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Blue Water Thinking is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Blue Water Thinking’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.