Data Analyst

Data Analyst #988

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance

We are seeking a Data Analyst with a strong background/experience with data analysis, business requirement testing, and defect management to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Tableau (Server/Desktop/Prep) for creating data visualizations and reports and will play a crucial role in ensuring that our data-related requirements are met and thoroughly tested.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze data to identify trends and actionable insights, using statistical methods and data models to support business decisions.
• Create clear visualizations and develop reports using Tableau, Power BI, or Excel to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define KPIs, understand data needs, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Clean and preprocess data, handling inconsistencies and outliers using tools like SQL and Excel to prepare it for analysis.
• Stay current with the latest tools and techniques in data analysis, refining processes for better decision-making.
• Manage defects, document, and track them through the lifecycle, and create user stories and test cases following Agile practices.
• Test dashboards, reports, and data sources to ensure business requirements are met, and collaborate with product owners to ensure accurate delivery.
• Conduct functional, regression, and product owner testing to validate requirements and identify data discrepancies for resolution.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews) and collaborate with teams to align testing with sprint goals.
• Create and manage Tableau visualizations, dashboards, and data sources to provide accurate reporting and insights.

Required:

Bachelor's degree or five (5) or more years of relevant experience in data analysis, requirements gathering experience and/or testing experience

• Experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role, with proven experience in data analysis, cleaning, and reporting.
• Proficiency in SQL for database querying and data extraction.
• Experience with Tableau Server/Desktop/Prep to create data sources and visualization dashboards.
• Experience with Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify data discrepancies and issues in reports and dashboards.
• Experience in defect management, user story creation, and testing, including functional qualification, regression, and user acceptance testing support.
• Ability to evaluate and validate business requirements, providing actionable feedback.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets, providing data-driven solutions for business challenges.
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• MUST have prior experience with the SEVIS application or in a related function such as a PDSO (Principal Designated School Official), DSO (Designated School Official), RO (Responsible Officer), and/or ARO (Alternate Responsible Officer)

Preferred:

• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as R, Python, or SAS is a plus.
• Understanding of ETL processes and data management is preferred.