Data Analyst II

Background

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Enterprise Integration (OEI) Office of Data Governance and Analytics (DGA) is charged with supporting VA’s transition to a secure unified person-centered data model and establishing the necessary VA data management policy and strategy. OEI DGA seeks to improve centrally led data management and related infrastructure to enable a holistic view of the Veteran at the point-of-service, enterprise reporting and analytics, and an accurate assessment of progress and successes.  

640 Acres plans to support OEI DGA in the following areas: creation of enterprise-wide datasets and products, data collection, records management, and the development of an Analytics Catalog. This work is instrumental in helping VA implement enterprise-wide strategic data analytics.

Responsibilities 

• Performs tasks which may include obtaining data through advanced computerized models; extrapolating data patterns through advanced algorithms; developing simple graphs and charts to explain how the mathematical information will influence the specific project or business; and presenting to managers how to best alter their business models to generate profitable future trends. 
• Assists in the database and system design proposal and implementation, forms analysis, user testing and documentation, analytics software inventory, metadata and data standards identification and inventory, data quality, business rules, and 
• Provides analysis, validation, research, planning, and design in support of projects

Requirements

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• At least eight (8) years of experience performing the duties and responsibilities described above in a related field
• Ability to gather business requirements, model process flows, and design use cases 
• Knowledge of program management concepts, acquisition lifecycle equities, business operations, business processes, and/or technology environments 
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software package

Desired Skills/Qualifications

·      Experience supporting federal government customers (previous VA experience highly valued)

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Options
• Retirement Plan (401k & IRA)