Part-Time Senior Data Analyst (Data Analyst 3) - 28896

HII's Mission Technologies division•Rosslyn, VA

3d•$94,519 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Part-Time Senior Data Analyst to support our United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) client. This role requires experience and understanding of concepts supporting relational databases, data warehousing, data governance, data access, data quality, and related areas. The selected candidate must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, as there may be occasional needs to report to OIG Headquarters in Arlington (Rosslyn), Virginia, or to local postal facilities.

Requirements

6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience
A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field and 7+ years’ experience and skill writing coding languages (such as SQL, Python, R, and JavaScript)
3+ years’ experience working with Microsoft Power Platform (including Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) and other business intelligence applications
1+ year experience working with AWS or Azure services such as Databricks, Data Factory, and Data Lake
In-depth knowledge of scripted languages such as SQL, Python, R, and JavaScript and the proven ability to create solutions in complex environments, including the use of programming languages to create datasets, visualizations, and interactive reports in various business intelligence applications.
Skill applying analytical techniques, methods, and processes to business problems demonstrated through a history of accepted modeling and analyses that resulted in meaningful business impact. These include working with unstructured or structured data and converting those data sets using a variety of analyses such as optimization, simulation, classical and spatial statistics, and/or programming languages
Strong writing and documentation skills to capture collection of source data, methodology from business rules, and visualization deployment from a myriad of sources and interactions with various stakeholders
Ability to write programming codes, such as DAX and data Mash-up(M) for data manipulation, sorting, summarizing, and reporting
Ability to facilitate between business owners and end-users who need to communicate with database administrators and traditional IT support staff.
Strong relational database and querying languages experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
Understand and follow a software development lifecycle (analysis, design, development, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting)
Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a USPS Sensitive Clearance prior to start

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in the law enforcement and/or audit industry
Knowledge and experience using cloud computing platforms such as Azure
Knowledge and experience with relational databases and structured query language (SQL)
Specialized experience working with programming languages (e.g., Python), business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI), and analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks)
Professional Certification(s) in a related field of data science and/or data analytics disciplines is preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate expert proficiency in common data science tools, including scripted languages (such as SQL, Python, R, and JavaScript), Integrated Development Environment and analytics platforms, open-source solutions, commercial off-the-shelf tools and hardware-based capabilities to support the data analytic development process and creating models, dashboards, and reports.
Showcase knowledge and experience using business intelligence applications and reporting technologies/methodologies including Data Analytics Expressions (DAX), data Mash-up(M), and Microsoft Power Platform (e.g., Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, etc.)
Exhibit knowledge of AWS or Azure Services, including Databricks, Data Factory, and Data Lake
Display knowledge of Extraction, Transformation, and Load (ETL) strategies, pattern recognition, and application of analytical tools
Coordinate with staff and customers to identify business and technical requirements
Produce written documentation and artifacts for all work completed, including the translation of user requirements into technical designs
Assist the agency in the development of programming and visualization solutions
Troubleshoot and provide support on existing projects or application efforts
Understand the concepts supporting relational databases, data warehousing, data governance, data access, data quality and related areas
Ensure compatibility between equipment and software, analyze operational/systems requirements, support design reviews, and present technical briefings
Work as RISC liaison to CIO for server/system issues related to AWS and Azure
Review, analyze, and modify existing products including coding, debugging, testing, and documenting
Provide guidance to coworkers on business and technical issues affecting projects, such as data access, data quality, storage capacity, and analytic tools and software
Assist with training and conference development which may include presentations to large audiences
Perform analysis of data for Extraction, Transformation, and Load (ETL) strategies, pattern recognition, and application of analytical tools
Ensure that quality/security guidelines are followed