Strategic Data Integration & Decision-Support Analyst

CareerArc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Program Analyst: Data Integration & Decision Support-Enabling Capabilities Portfolio to support on-site in Norfolk, VA.

The role emphasizes data integration, analytics, and decision support across infrastructure programs. You will design and maintain data pipelines, develop dashboards, and help transition prototypes into enduring enterprise platforms with close collaboration with program managers and data owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of relevant experience in data integration, analytics, or BI.
• Experience turning user needs into operational data solutions with testing and production use.
• 3+ years in data integration/engineering using databases, ETL/ELT, APIs, or data pipelines.
• 2+ years using SQL and at least one analytical language (Python, R, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain repeatable data integration processes.
• Create data models, definitions, rules, and quality controls.
• Develop dashboards and decision-support tools for program status and risks.
• Integrate NATO/enterprise data sources and ensure data quality and governance.
• Document data sources, transformations, and procedures for sustainment.

Skills

Data integration

SQL

Python

Data modeling

Dashboard design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, OR related field

Tools

Relational databases

ETL/ELT

APIs

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Program Analyst: Data Integration & Decision Support-Enabling Capabilities Portfolio to support on-site in Norfolk, VA.

The role emphasizes data integration, analytics, and decision support across infrastructure programs. You will design and maintain data pipelines, develop dashboards, and help transition prototypes into enduring enterprise platforms with close collaboration with program managers and data owners.