Data Analytics Associate Fellowship

Ibility • Columbus, OH

6d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in early 2021, Ibility is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a Woman-Owned Small Business, headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD. Ibility is a small but mighty company that is positioned for rapid growth. Simply put, we help government leaders to achieve their mission by designing creative products and programs that delight their customers and make their employees more efficient - building trust and improving overall satisfaction. We use human-centered design principles in every engagement because we believe the end-user is critical to the long-term success of any solution. Our team is fun, passionate, bold, and creative. We live our mission every day – to inspire people, create cool stuff, and make a lasting impact on the world! Job Summary: The Data Analytics Associate Fellowship is a 9-month, paid, experiential program embedded with the Ohio Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Command. Fellows work directly alongside OHARNG leadership on one of the most data-intensive missions in the state National Guard system by producing analysis that directly informs recruiting, retention, and readiness decisions impacting thousands of soldiers. Unlike traditional entry-level roles, this fellowship offers immediate, substantive responsibility from day one. You will develop highly transferable skills valued across the federal government and defense contracting sector, supported by a team committed to your professional growth. Fellows who demonstrate strong performance and initiative will be considered for fellowship extension or long-term engagement. The ideal candidate is a self-starter; an individual who takes ownership of their work, asks the right questions, and drives solutions without waiting to be told what to do next. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want your first job to matter, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• Ability to report in person to Beightler Armory, Columbus, OH (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST)
• Bachelor's degree completed by June 2025 (or within 3 months of application) in a relevant field
• U.S. citizenship and ability to handle sensitive government information
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation)
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills developed through coursework or project work

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, or SharePoint (academic projects count!)
• Exposure to SQL, Python, or R for data querying and analysis
• Prior internship, co-op, capstone, or research experience involving real-world data
• Prior National Guard, ROTC, or military-affiliated experience
• Familiarity with government or DoD data environments
• Familiarity with the Army Vantage / Palantir platform or other enterprise government data environments
• Experience with requirements gathering, stakeholder facilitation, and cross-functional working groups
• Ability to work with hybrid teams of contractors and government personnel

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and maintain personnel, recruiting, readiness, and retention data reports for OHARNG leadership, including recurring briefings, market share analysis, production tracking, and recognition reporting
• Design, build, and maintain enterprise Power BI dashboards and automated reporting suites; implement Power Automate workflows and SharePoint-based data pipelines to reduce manual reporting burden
• Develop and execute reports and queries across multiple government data systems
• Validate and reconcile data across systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity; submit and track tickets with system owners to resolve data discrepancies
• Provide data analysis and visualization support for state retention planning, extension tracking, IRR reporting, and monthly PR2 leadership briefings
• Support the Schools Program through eligibility reporting, Order of Merit List maintenance, data system updates, and school budget analysis as directed
• Lead reconnection, validation, and rebuild of all Power BI reporting assets as part of the Army-directed enterprise migration to the Army Vantage / Palantir platform
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and user-facing tools; facilitate stakeholder office hours and cross-functional working groups to drive adoption of automated reporting solutions
• Prepare and deliver executive briefings and presentations for Recruiting Battalion and senior OHARNG leadership on national rankings, demographics, DPRO data, and state comparisons

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern