Data Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Data Analyst

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will provide Data Analytics support to a dynamic Team comprised of section/technology areas that support operations and provide management of the government’s Enterprise Network server and workstation systems to include reporting enterprise information. The candidate shall provide Tier III level reporting support and be responsible for operating and maintaining the currently deployed system as well as supporting full lifecycle development activities ranging from the development of minor enhancements to the development of major version releases and revisions.

The automation environment consists of VMWare Virtualization, Windows Server, Active Directory, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Exchange, SharePoint, BMC Remedy, and Azure Cloud technologies.

Clearance Eligibility: Active DoD – TS

Salary: The salary offered will depend on education, certifications, length, and relevance of work history, and professional experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop visual reports, scorecards, and dashboards with technologies associated with reporting.
• Resolve reporting tickets escalated from the service desk to include executing associated administrative activities and providing a Weekly Status Report.
• Provide documentation, guidance, and instruction to the Tier I Service Desk for handling standard reporting-related incidents, work orders, and service requests.
• Submit and execute monitoring of related Request for Change (RFC) tasks.
• Coordinate incident tickets between Tier II, Tier III, and other sections as required.
• Analyze data sources to translate and transform them into meaningful visualizations and insights.
• Provide project support for reporting-related technologies.
• Support change management process; submit requests through the Change Approval Board; and participate in Change Review Boards.
• Escalate product issues to third-party product vendors upon government approval.
• Implement data models that are compatible with industry warehouse standards.
• Provide analysis and remediation for Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) for all responsible technologies in preparation for the annual Commanders Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI).

COMPETENCIES:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, as well as the ability to respond clearly to questions.
• Aptitude to address negative situations and positively resolve them.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• DoD 8570 IAM Level I (e.g.: Sec+)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Background and Experience:

• At least three years of hands-on experience with query languages, such as SQL and Kusto to facilitate robust reporting capabilities.
• IAT III certification (CASP+CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CSSP), can be attained within 180 days of hire.

Required Technical Skills:

• Understanding of Microsoft (MS) Power Platform.
• Power BI authoring, in combination with designing and integrating with data sources.
• Tier III, Senior Level Experience with Kusto Query Language (KQL).
• Tier III, Senior Level Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General office environment. Work is generally sedentary but may require movement about the office for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
• Contractor site with 0-10% travel possible
• Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages.
• Occasional movement of small articles up to 10lbs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Continually operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Occasionally required to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Continually required to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled