The Role
Provide data analysis and BI support within a data warehouse team: design data structures, develop systems and interfaces, write SQL and Cognos reports/dashboards, validate and document data, and support customers through troubleshooting, requirements gathering, and problem resolution.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Skills Required
- Active DOD Secret Security Clearance
- High school diploma and six or more years of experience
- Experience with data warehouse development and design, data acquisition, legacy conversion specifications, and data structure/load specifications
- Knowledge of Working Capital Fund and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), financial, and human resources systems methods and strategies for data warehousing
- Analytical skills related 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 writing and analyzing structured query language (SQL) queries
- Experience developing requirements and application designs: logical data models, data interface specs, query/report specs, DB performance/load specs, and data validation specs
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing for customer support and requirements gathering
- Knowledge of analytical tools and evaluation techniques
- Knowledge of government accounting (highly desired: DOD Accounting)
- Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and outside contacts
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment; ability to work alone or as part of a team
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The Company
What We Do
Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been providing Information Technology (IT) services and solutions since 1997. Today, we provide IT, cyber security, and engineering support to various U.S. Department of Defense organizations as well as other Federal agencies and commercial companies. We focus on our customers and have earned a reputation for exceptional service and responsiveness. SDS also has a patented product called ViewPoint™ - an innovative technology for instantly locating people and assets indoors.
