Data Enablement Analyst
About The Position
Akira Technologies is seeking a Data Enablement Analyst to support the Navy Office of Warfighting Advantage (OWA) and contribute to high-impact data initiatives that strengthen operational readiness and decision-making capabilities. The Data Enablement Analyst will support OWA’s data engineering, analytics, and visualization efforts across multiple mission domains, including fleet readiness, resource optimization, infrastructure investment, and Sailor quality of service. This role requires strong technical skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate operational needs into scalable data solutions. This is a hybrid position supporting OWA at the Pentagon or the Navy Yard, up to three (3) days a week. Ideal candidates should be local to the DC Metro Area. Also, this role requires a Secret clearance or higher.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- 0–5 years of relevant experience (aligned to Analyst IV/V levels)
- 2+ years of experience with Python and SQL
- 2+ years of experience with data visualization tools (Qlik, Tableau, Power BI, MSS, or similar)
- Experience with data engineering, data modeling, and ETL methodologies
- Understanding of data automation principles
- Experience working with government systems (e.g., ADVANA, SharePoint, BLADE, MSS, Palantir Foundry)
- Ability to support technical reviews and client engagements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Active Secret clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting Department of Defense or Navy organizations
- Familiarity with DoD data environments and governance frameworks
- Experience with Databricks, Trifacta, or similar platforms
- Background in data science, UX/UI design, or systems engineering
- Experience briefing senior military or government leadership
- Ability to work independently in ambiguous or evolving environments
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, models, and analytics solutions using Python, SQL, and Databricks
- Perform statistical analysis and advanced analytics to support operational and strategic decision-making
- Develop dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Qlik, Tableau, Power BI, or MSS
- Integrate and model data from multiple government and enterprise systems
- Translate functional and mission requirements into technical solutions
- Support data automation, ETL processes, and architecture initiatives
- Collaborate with government stakeholders and technical teams to conduct reviews and briefings
- Prepare and deliver concise, executive-level presentations and documentation
- Operate effectively in dynamic, mission-driven environments while managing multiple priorities
Benefits
- Akira offers its employees multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account), dental plans, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
- To promote work/life balance, Akira offers paid time off, including vacation and sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
- We also offer short and long-term disability benefits to protect employee income in the event of sickness or injury, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and critical illness insurance.
- Akira also offers tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement.
- Akira regularly reviews our total rewards package to ensure our offerings remain competitive and reflect the values and needs expressed by our employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
