Senior Data & Program Analyst

SteerBridge•Vienna, VA

1d•$125,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Senior Data & Program Analyst â Veterans Disability Analytics & Decision Support provides analytical, technical, and regulatory research support to modernization initiatives focused on disability compensation programs. This role supports the development of data-driven insights, analytical frameworks, and decision-support tools that improve how disability claims evidence is evaluated, analyzed, and operationalized within complex claims processing environments. The position works closely with technical leadership, program managers, and subject matter experts to analyze claims data, interpret regulatory requirements, and develop analytical outputs that support program decision-making. The role requires a combination of data analytics, business intelligence, regulatory research, and operational analysis, particularly related to disability rating criteria defined in 38 CFR Part 4 â Schedule for Rating Disabilities and procedural guidance in the VA Adjudication Procedures Manual (M21-1). The individual in this position will help transform complex operational and medical evidence data into clear insights, analytical models, and visual reporting tools that support program leadership in making informed decisions.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate experience in multiple areas across data analytics, technical data systems, and regulatory analysis. Applicants lacking these core competencies will not be considered.
Data Analytics & SQL
Strong experience writing advanced SQL queries for data analysis, dataset creation, and operational reporting.
Ability to analyze large structured and semi-structured datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and operational insights.
Experience performing data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks across multiple data sources.
Data Pipelines, APIs & Technical Data Systems
Experience analyzing or supporting data pipelines, ETL processes, or data ingestion workflows.
Understanding of API-based data integrations and how data flows between operational systems and analytical platforms.
Ability to investigate issues related to data transformations, pipeline failures, data latency, or inconsistent data outputs.
Experience tracing data lineage across systems to validate how raw source data becomes analytical outputs.
Business Intelligence & Data Visualization
Experience building dashboards and analytical reports using Power BI, Tableau, or similar Business Intelligence platforms.
Ability to translate complex datasets into clear visual insights and dashboards that support decision making.
Strong understanding of KPI frameworks and operational reporting.
Demonstrated ability to tell clear stories with data through visual analytics.
Regulatory & Analytical Research
Ability to interpret complex regulatory, policy, or procedural documentation and translate requirements into analytical logic.
Experience analyzing documentation-based evidence sources, such as medical records, claims documentation, or policy-based evidence frameworks.
Familiarity with structured evaluation frameworks such as those used in regulatory or compliance-driven environments.
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
Strong investigative mindset with the ability to trace complex problems across data systems, business rules, and operational workflows.
Ability to independently research problems and synthesize findings into clear recommendations for leadership.
Experience working with cross-functional teams including technical engineers, analysts, and operational stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with the following experience will be strongly preferred:
Experience working with Veterans disability compensation programs or disability claims systems
Familiarity with 38 CFR Part 4 â Schedule for Rating Disabilities
Familiarity with VA Adjudication Procedures Manual (M21-1)
Experience analyzing clinical or medical documentation
Experience working in government analytics, healthcare analytics, or regulatory program environments
Experience supporting data modernization or automation initiatives

Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Analytical Support
Support analytical initiatives that evaluate disability claims data and operational performance.
Regulatory & Evidence Analysis Support
(38 CFR Part 4 / M21-1)
Support interpretation and analysis of disability rating criteria and evidence requirements.
Business Intelligence & Data Visualization
Develop visual analytics products that support data-driven decision-making.
Program Analytics & Decision Support
Provide analytical support that enables leadership to evaluate program performance and modernization initiatives.
Data Engineering & Technical Support
Provide technical analytical support related to data pipelines, APIs, and analytical data environments used to process claims and evidence data.
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support
Work closely with technical teams, program leadership, and subject matter experts.