Acquisition Data Analyst

Na Ali'i Consulting & Sales, LLC.•Arlington, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Nakupuna Prime is looking for an Acquisition Data Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition (ASN RD&A) at the Pentagon. This position is 100% on-site. The ideal candidate has experience transforming large structured and unstructured datasets in support of high-level officials and is a self-starter, capable of seamless work in an individual or team setting. Responsibilities The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Provide support and analysis for data science, analysis, and management expertise for acquisition data, to include identification, collection, cleansing, analysis, and interpretation of acquisition data, transforming raw data into meaningful information. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. Create dynamic data reports. Collect and review DON acquisition data for quality assurance, analyze trends and patterns to inform program assessments, and investigate and resolve any data anomalies or unexpected findings. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. Develop and update acquisition, business, and sustainment (ABS) data system activities, processes, and guidance for accountability across the DON enterprise. Coordinate, collect, consolidate and analyze information contained in various databases and information collected during data calls for ABS data systems. Provide strategic evaluation of ABS data system related issues and support developing strategic plans for improvement initiatives. Coordinate, collect, consolidate and test ABS data systems to problem solve, validate, account for DON requirements and support of Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR). Develop training materials for ABS data systems. Provide ABS data systems support to include but not limited to hands-on or remote training and job aids. Develop and maintain a website to support the DON ABS data systems communities. Participate in the review of various ABS data systems (for software releases), and support implementation of correcting functioning software. Assist the government with communications management activities to support liaison across the DON Secretariat, with the subordinate commands (services and Budget Submitting Offices) and with the OSD (including Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Cyber Command, and Defense Information Systems Agency) offices critical to ABS data systems policy and execution.

Requirements

Strong quantitative ability and a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Strong background in and experience with data visualization and dashboard creation, to include experience with Qlik, Tableau or Power BI.
Experience with SharePoint content management and programming languages such as Python, SQL, non-SQL, and R.
Demonstrated experience compiling, organizing, and cleaning large datasets for input into dashboards or business intelligence tools. Experience with data mining, statistical analysis, graph algorithms, API building, and ETL pipelines.
Self-motivated and self-monitoring, exceptional oral and written communications, and ability to multi-task.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly proficient in SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
This position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 5-7 years of demonstrable data analysis experience, preferably with involvement in defense acquisition programs.
Active Secret. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data science, data mining, statistics, or graph algorithms to support analytics objectives preferred.
Department of Navy experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support and analysis for data science, analysis, and management expertise for acquisition data, to include identification, collection, cleansing, analysis, and interpretation of acquisition data, transforming raw data into meaningful information.
Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets.
Visualize, interpret, and report data findings.
Create dynamic data reports.
Collect and review DON acquisition data for quality assurance, analyze trends and patterns to inform program assessments, and investigate and resolve any data anomalies or unexpected findings.
Develop and update acquisition, business, and sustainment (ABS) data system activities, processes, and guidance for accountability across the DON enterprise.
Coordinate, collect, consolidate and analyze information contained in various databases and information collected during data calls for ABS data systems.
Provide strategic evaluation of ABS data system related issues and support developing strategic plans for improvement initiatives.
Coordinate, collect, consolidate and test ABS data systems to problem solve, validate, account for DON requirements and support of Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR).
Develop training materials for ABS data systems.
Provide ABS data systems support to include but not limited to hands-on or remote training and job aids.
Develop and maintain a website to support the DON ABS data systems communities.
Participate in the review of various ABS data systems (for software releases), and support implementation of correcting functioning software.
Assist the government with communications management activities to support liaison across the DON Secretariat, with the subordinate commands (services and Budget Submitting Offices) and with the OSD (including Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Cyber Command, and Defense Information Systems Agency) offices critical to ABS data systems policy and execution.