Entry Level Data Analyst R Programming Jobs in Lexington, KY

Lockheed Martin seeks a Data Analyst who will translate raw data into compelling, actionable stories that drive business and risk management decisions. The analyst will locate novel data sources, apply rigorous statistical methods, and deliver insights through dashboards, reports, and narrative visualizations while supporting the organization's data governance initiatives.
Responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing data to develop immersive stories that answer business questions. Using proven and sound statistical methods, the analyst draws insights from data, and translates those insights into action that drive business results. Data Analysts are extremely resourceful and able to find novel new data sources to enrich their analysis. They apply mathematical and statistical methods to business and risk management problems. Mine, process, and summarize data; Manage the quality assurance of data scraping, query databases for stakeholder requests, and triage data issues for timely resolutions; Analyze large datasets, draw valid inferences and prepare insights in narrative or visual forms, including dashboards; Set up and maintain data processes and new analytics capabilities; Produce and track key performance indicators; Ability to formulate functional and technical requirements from business problems; Program management of key tasks and resources to achieve cost and schedule
Key Responsibilities
Data Acquisition & Enrichment
Identify and acquire new internal and external data sources to enhance analyses.
Extract, cleanse, and preprocess data from databases, APIs, and scraped sources while maintaining data quality standards.
Work with structured data to solve tangible business problems after they've been architected, engineered, and deployed.
Examine data from multiple disparate sources to provide new insight; design and implement custom algorithms, flow processes, and layouts for complex, enterprise scale data sets used for modeling, data mining, and research.
Analysis & Insight Generation
Apply statistical and mathematical techniques to large data sets to uncover trends, patterns, and risk indicators.
Translate findings into clear, business focused narratives, visualizations, and interactive dashboards (Power BI Report Server).
Analyze and define data requirements, specifications, and data sources to provide actionable recommendations.
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design applications that assess the validity of source data and subsequent findings.
Identify hidden patterns or relationships in data, dissect problems, and examine interrelationships between seemingly unrelated data.
Reporting & KPI Management
Design, build, and maintain KPI dashboards that provide real time performance visibility for stakeholders.
Produce regular analytical reports and ad hoc analyses that support decision making.
Develop strategic insights from large data sets and present data in creative formats.
Present technical information to both technical and non technical audiences.
Data Governance & Quality
Participate actively in the Data Governance Working Group.
Perform QA on data scraping and query processes; triage and resolve data issues promptly.
Document data lineage, metadata, and analytical methodology in accordance with governance standards.
Develop data standards, policies, and procedures; develop and implement data mining and data warehousing programs.
Requirements & Program Management
Elicit functional and technical requirements from business owners and translate them into analytic solutions.
Manage key analytical tasks and resources to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
Conduct queries and develop algorithms to analyze data structures and incorporate data from multiple tool sources.
Tool & Platform Utilization
Leverage IBM Cloud Pak for Data, Oracle/SQL Server, SAP, Deltek COBRA, SharePoint, Teamcenter, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field (Master's preferred).
Experience designing solutions that consider networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies, cyber-threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity principles.
Knowledge of data administration, data-standardization policies, and standards.
Application of data-mining, data-warehousing, machine-learning, and artificial-intelligence theory/principles.
Demonstrated understanding of network access, identity, and access management (e.g., PKI).
Knowledge of programming language structures/logic and query languages such as SQL and object-oriented design.
Familiarity with secure coding techniques
Desired skills
Technology / Tool - Desired Proficiency
IBM Cloud Pak for Data (CP4D) - Working knowledge
Oracle / Microsoft SQL Server - Working knowledge (SQL querying, basic performance tuning)
Microsoft Power BI Report Server - Proficient (dashboard design, DAX)
Deltek COBRA - Working knowledge
Microsoft SharePoint - Working knowledge
SAP - Working knowledge
Teamcenter - Working knowledge
Scripting - Python, PowerShell - Basic to intermediate (data extraction, automation)
Data modeling & metadata management tools - Familiarity
Cloud & distributed data platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) - Familiarity
Additional analysis tools - Excel, STATA, SAS, SPSS - Familiarity
Script languages - PERL, VBS (Windows/UNIX) - Basic
Relevant certifications (e.g., IBM Certified Data Engineer, TOGAF, Certified Data Management Professional, Security+) are a plus.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.