Senior Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA

Salary negotiable (Dependent on experience level) - Full Time with Benefits

Flexible Start-Date – Contingent on contract award

The Data Analyst is part of a business intelligence and data warehouse team tasked with providing data analysis, data design, systems development, training, and customer support.

Responsibilities include:

• Systems development activities include data table/structure design, data acquisition, system specifications, data validation and documentation.

• Data Analyst support will also include development of data interface specifications, on-line query and report specifications, database load specifications, and data validation specifications.

• Customer support, including interfacing with customers, trouble shooting, product review and analysis and problem resolution.

To qualify, you will need:

• An Active DOD Secret Security Clearance

• High School Diploma and six (6) or more years of experience

• Experience with data warehouse development and design, data knowledge acquisition, legacy conversion specifications and design of data structures/load specifications, and knowledge of Working Capital Fund and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), financial, and human resources systems methods and strategies for data warehousing.

• The ability to apply analytical skills relating to database management and development

• Knowledge of relational database management systems and data warehousing

• Experience using Cognos Tool Suite to create reports and dashboards

• Skill in writing and analyzing structured query language (SQL) queries

• Experience with requirements developing definition and application designs in the form of logical data models, data interface specifications, on-line query and report specifications, structured query language (SQL), database performance loading specifications, and data validation specifications. 

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing for required customer support and requirements gathering and validation

• Knowledge of analytical tools and evaluation techniques

• Knowledge of government accounting (highly desired: DOD Accounting)

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

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