PotomacWave is seeking a Data Analyst to join our team supporting a Federal client in Frederick, MD. This position will provide analytical and reporting support to leverage advanced data management, statistical modeling, and visualization tools to support programmatic reviews, fiscal reporting, and decision-making for stakeholders. This role involves gathering, cleaning, and integrating data from multiple sources; developing Power BI dashboards, Access SQL queries, and creating performance metrics that drive operational efficiency and accountability. The ideal candidate will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to data governance best practices, modernization of internal tools, and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

Gather data from various sources (databases, APIs, spreadsheets, etc.)
Clean, validate, and transform data to ensure accuracy and consistency
Maintain and update data repositories
Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns
Develop and apply statistical models and techniques to analyze data
Interpret data and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Create dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs)
Visualize data using charts, graphs, and other visual aids
Work closely with leadership to understand their data needs
Collaborate with other data professionals to share knowledge and best practices
Perform data analysis and develop ad hoc reporting to support management activities as necessary for briefing materials, reports, taskers, memos, procedures, etc.
Develop and provide budgetary and fiscal analysis weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, and/or additional reports as requested by the Government
Support the development of all Programmatic Reviews and activity involving project requirements
Support the development and integration of changed user/project requirements into the project baseline(s) and support the development and enhancement of all programmatic review and activity involving project requirements
Work directly with the business operations team to aid in the creation of inter-office procedures providing feedback to allow for measurable data points for performance metrics
Oversee the management and handling of data and assist in the establishment of processes and/or procedures for data governance best practices and provide quality assurance for adherence
Assist in establishing and management of data reporting and presentation standards
Provide expert guidance and assistance with modernization of internal tools and/or software used for data management or storage
Establish data capturing and handling processes that will allow for performance metrics for contracts, personnel, and software

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience and at least three (3) years supporting IT or related disciplines
Proficiency in MS Access and Access SQL language for data querying and manipulation
Proficiency with Power BI data visualizations and DAX language for measures
Proficiency in MS Excel and M-Query Language
Proficiency in Adobe and Adobe JavaScript
Strong understanding of statistical concepts and methods
Strong understanding and automation abilities using Microsoft 365 and MS Power Platform products
Experience with a programming language for data analysis (e.g., R-script)
Experience with MS Visio, MS Excel VBA, and MS Project
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks
Strong attention to detail
ISO 27001 and CMMI-DEV (development) Maturity Level 3 certifications or equivalents desired
Must have a Public Trust clearance or be a U.S. Citizen capable of obtaining a Public Trust clearance

Salary range $80,000 - $105,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Race/Sex/Religion/Disability/Veteran Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age.

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