Defense Medical Data Analyst (LogiCole)

Ripple Effect•Fort Detrick, MD

1d•$118,169 - $135,894•Onsite

About The Position

Ripple Effect is seeking a Defense Medical Data Analyst to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Medical Logistics (MEDLOG) Directorate. This role will focus on analyzing, organizing, and visualizing data to support operational reporting, logistics planning, and decision-making. The Data Analyst will work closely with stakeholders to transform data into actionable insights while supporting ongoing data improvement and reporting efforts across MEDLOG systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Logistics, Information Systems, or a related field
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in data analysis, data engineering, analytics, reporting or related roles
Previous experience supporting federal agencies or military logistics
Experience working with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization tools
Proficiency in SQL and/or Excel for data analysis and reporting
Familiarity with data cleaning, validation, and transformation techniques
Basic understanding of databases and data structures
Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data accuracy
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience working in a federal or regulated environment
Intermediate experience with Office 365 tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience working with DHA, DoD, or medical logistics systems (e.g., DML-ES, JMAR/LogiCole)
Experience supporting data reporting and dashboard development in logistics or healthcare environments
Basic experience with Python or other data analysis tools
Experience supporting process improvements or automation initiatives
Familiarity with FISMA or federal data compliance requirements
Intermediate experience with AI tools, including their limitations and risks, and how they can be applied to support database management tasks.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret data to support medical logistics operations, including inventory management, supply chain performance, and financial tracking.
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using tools such as Tableau and Power BI to provide actionable insights for stakeholders.
Support the collection, organization, and preparation of data from multiple systems such as DML-ES, JMAR/LogiCole, BCS, and MIP.
Perform data cleaning, validation, and transformation to ensure accuracy and consistency across reporting outputs.
Provide data-driven insights to support logistics planning and operational decision-making.
Respond to ad hoc data requests and assist leadership with analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Assist in improving and standardizing reporting processes, including transitioning manual or Excel-based workflows into more efficient data solutions.
Support automation efforts and help improve the usability and performance of analytics products.
Collaborate with government stakeholders and internal teams to understand data needs, clarify requirements, and present findings in a clear and actionable manner for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Maintain documentation of data sources, methodologies, and reporting processes.
Support data governance practices by ensuring proper data handling, consistency, and adherence to DoD and DHA standards.