Business Data Analyst (Arlington, VA)

Integrated Data Services • Arlington, VA

2d • $110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Integrated Data Services (IDS) is seeking an ambitious self-starter to provide data analytics support for our government customers. This position will work with senior leadership to perform data extraction, cleansing, analysis, visualization and storytelling. Successful candidates will have experience analyzing data from Air Force (AF) systems (Finance, Logistics, Personnel, Acquisition, Contracting, etc.), work well in a collaborative environment, think creatively, thrive under pressure, and be able to adjust to shifting priorities quickly. Candidates will possess effective diplomatic, time management, and oral and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) years of government acquisition, finance or financial management, program management or related experience within a Department of Defense organization.
• This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business management, engineering, computer science, mathematics, accounting, economics or other related discipline.
• Must be able to sit, type, hear, see, and speak for extended periods of time.
• Must consistently work and type on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to lift/carry at least 15 lbs.
• Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information or materials.
• U.S. citizenship is required; H1-B visas and other visas are not being sponsored.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with experience using Business Intelligence (BI) and self-service data visualization tools such as Qlik Sense, Power BI, or Qlik View are preferred.
• Candidates with CCaR and/or PMRT experience are preferred.
• Candidates with Qlik Sense and DoD experience are highly preferred.
• Experience in lieu of education may be considered if the individual has an additional four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements, analyze source systems, define underlying data sources and transformation requirements, design data models, and develop metadata for data analysis and visualization
• Acquire and analyze data and metrics across the enterprise to learn how they can be incorporated into data visualizations and dashboards
• Collaborate with business areas and project teams to elicit, identify, prioritize, and document data visualization and business intelligence requirements
• Serve as a functional and technical data visualization and business intelligence subject matter expert
• Translate business analysis and business needs into prototypes concepts of reports and dashboards and contribute to design and visualization best practices
• Utilize business intelligence tools to take dashboard requirements and develop deliverable solutions
• Document data acquisition, data management and data governance processes
• Make and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Create training materials and user guides
• Conduct group and one-on-one training sessions with end users
• Otherwise support a government financial office

Benefits

• IDS offers a robust benefits package including employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, AD&D and life insurance plans for eligible employees.
• IDS also offers a variety of elective plans to eligible employees including flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance and supplemental insurance plans.
• Benefits become effective the first of the month following the start date of employment unless starting on the 1st of the month, in which case benefits are effective immediately upon the eligible employees start date.
• IDS offers eligible employees eleven (11) paid holidays, generous PTO accruals starting at three (3) weeks per year, as well as a 401(k) safe harbor contribution upon eligibility.
• IDS also offers generous employee referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level