Data Analyst

Data Analyst #844

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required.  Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance

We are seeking a Data Analyst with a strong background/experience with data analysis, business requirement testing, and defect management to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Tableau (Server/Desktop/Prep) for creating data visualizations and reports and will play a crucial role in ensuring that our data-related requirements are met and thoroughly tested. 

Responsibilities:

• Analyze data to identify trends and actionable insights, using statistical methods and data models to support business decisions.
• Create clear visualizations and develop reports using Tableau, Power BI, or Excel to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define KPIs, understand data needs, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Clean and preprocess data, handling inconsistencies and outliers using tools like SQL and Excel to prepare it for analysis.
• Stay current with the latest tools and techniques in data analysis, refining processes for better decision-making.
• Manage defects, document, and track them through the lifecycle, and create user stories and test cases following Agile practices.
• Test dashboards, reports, and data sources to ensure business requirements are met, and collaborate with product owners to ensure accurate delivery.
• Conduct functional, regression, and product owner testing to validate requirements and identify data discrepancies for resolution.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews) and collaborate with teams to align testing with sprint goals.
• Create and manage Tableau visualizations, dashboards, and data sources to provide accurate reporting and insights.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree or five (5) or more years of relevant experience in data analysis, requirements gathering experience and/or testing experience  

• Experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role, with proven experience in data analysis, cleaning, and reporting.
• Proficiency in SQL for database querying and data extraction.
• Experience with Tableau Server/Desktop/Prep to create data sources and visualization dashboards.
• Experience with Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify data discrepancies and issues in reports and dashboards.
• Experience in defect management, user story creation, and testing, including functional qualification, regression, and user acceptance testing support.
• Ability to evaluate and validate business requirements, providing actionable feedback.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets, providing data-driven solutions for business challenges.
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

 

Preferred:

• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as R, Python, or SAS is a plus.
• Understanding of ETL processes and data management is preferred.

Who We Are

Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client’s missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.   

As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past ELEVEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past three years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past four years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:   

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health pla