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This is Us:JS Perkins Consulting (JSPC) delivers value added management and technology consulting services. JSPC is committed to creating trusted partnerships to provide sustainable solutions to meet our client needs. We thrive on respect for the individual and host an open idea meritocracy.Here is the Role: J.S. Perkins Consulting is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to lead the requirements and data translation workstream on a major Defense Health Agency data modernization effort.J.S. Perkins Consulting (JSPC) is supporting the Defense Health Agency Chief Data and Analytics Office in building an enterprise data orchestration layer for the Military Health System. The work connects DHA clinical and operational source systems to the War Data Platform, then curates that raw data into governed, well-documented silver and gold data products that mission users can trust and reuse. The model is federated: data stays with its authoritative owners, and the orchestration layer makes it discoverable, interoperable, and consumable through catalogs, APIs, and a data product marketplace.This role owns the front end of the delivery pipeline. You will lead requirements discovery across multiple mission domains, set the standard for how requirements, mappings, and data product documentation are produced across the team, and represent the delivery team in Government data governance discussions. You will also stay hands-on. Senior analysts on this program profile data themselves, write their own SQL, and can prove or disprove a requirement without waiting on an engineer.What do we offer:  Medical/Dental/Vision 401K (up to 5% match)11 Paid Holidays4-5 weeks PTO (depending on level)Bonus IncentivesProfessional DevelopmentTeleworkContinuing Education CreditYour Responsibilities:  Lead requirements discovery across clinical, operational, financial, and readiness domains, working directly with Government functional owners and data stewardsOwn the quality and consistency of requirements artifacts across the team, including source-to-target mappings, business rules, transformation logic, and acceptance criteriaSet and enforce standards for data product documentation, data dictionaries, business glossaries, and the metadata required for enterprise catalog registrationDefine data quality frameworks and validation approaches with senior engineers, and confirm that delivered silver and gold data products meet themPerform hands-on profiling, validation, and analysis in SQL and modern data platform tooling to resolve requirements questions independentlyPrioritize and sequence the requirements backlog across multiple pipeline and product teams, balancing mission urgency against data readinessRepresent the delivery team in Government data governance forums, working with Data Domain Owners, Data Domain Stewards, and IT Data Custodians on definitions, access, and authoritative source questionsIdentify data gaps, source system constraints, and governance blockers early, and bring the Government a recommended course of action rather than a problem statementMentor analysts on requirements technique, documentation quality, and hands-on data skillsSupport user adoption of delivered data products, including walkthroughs, training material, and feedback loops with mission usersWhat you bring:  10 or more years of business analysis, data analysis, or data product experience supporting analytics, reporting, or data integration work5 or more years translating business or mission requirements into technical data requirements, including source-to-target mappings and documented business rulesExpert-level ability to write and debug complex SQL independently, including multi-source joins, aggregations, window functions, and common table expressionsDemonstrated experience leading a requirements or analysis workstream, including setting standards and reviewing the work of other analystsExperience defining data quality frameworks, validation criteria, and acceptance testing for delivered data productsWorking proficiency with modern data platforms such as Databricks, and a solid working understanding of ETL and ELT pipeline design, data modeling, and curated data layer patternsExperience producing and reviewing high-quality written artifacts for Government audiences, including requirements documents, mapping specifications, and data product documentationExperience working in an agile delivery environment and managing a prioritized requirements backlog across multiple teamsStrong client-facing communication skills, with the ability to work credibly with senior Government stakeholders and technical delivery teamsAbility to lead a workstream, manage competing priorities, and drive work to resolution in a fast-moving environmentBachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Information Systems, Business, Analytics, Public Health, or a related fieldU.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret clearanceTravel Requirements:  Must be willing to travel for client business as needed.  Physical Requirements:  Work is performed in hybrid/remote office environment and requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards.  Must be able to lift small packages or other items up to 20 lbs and travel short or long distances in a car, airplane, or other vehicle of transportation to client destinations nationally and internationally if needed. Preferred Experience:Active DoW Secret clearance or higher at time of applicationMaster's degree in a related field is strongly preferredExperience with Python (Pandas or PySpark preferred) for data profiling, validation, or transformation workExperience supporting DHA, the Military Health System, Defense Health Program, VA, or other federal healthcare data environmentsFamiliarity with health data standards and domains such as HL7 or FHIR, ICD-10, CPT, or claims and encounter dataExperience with Advana, the War Data Platform, Palantir Foundry, or similar DoW data environmentsExperience supporting federated or data mesh governance models, authoritative data source designation, or enterprise data catalog and marketplace effortsExperience with data governance roles and artifacts such as data stewardship, data cards, model cards, or the DoD Responsible AI ToolkitExperience building or validating dashboards and reports in Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar toolsExperience handling PHI and PII under HIPAA in a regulated environmentCulture Statement:At JS Perkins Consulting, we believe our people are the foundation of our success.  Because of this, we value talent and drive, celebrate individuality, embrace diversity, and inspire authenticity. We have a culture of mutual trust and respect and believe everyone has a voice. JSPC goes above and beyond for the client and each other.EEO Statement:JSPC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. JS Perkins Consulting makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.