Data Analyst, Sr - AI Research Systems Support

Job Summary

Aptive Resources is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, and data modernization initiatives within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Research and Development (ORD). This role supports enterprise AI activities focused on research portfolio analysis, operational reporting, AI-enabled analytics, and development of scalable data capabilities supporting research, policy, and operational decision-making.

The Senior Data Analyst will support data analysis, reporting, statistical programming, and analytics activities associated with strategic AI initiatives, research operations, and enterprise modernization efforts. The position will work closely with technical teams, project managers, operational leadership, and stakeholders to support data integration, reporting automation, AI pilot initiatives, and analytics-driven operational improvements.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting analytics, reporting, statistical analysis, and enterprise data operations in healthcare, research, or enterprise operational environments.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), 100% remote position.

It is currently funded through September 29, 2026 under the current contract period of performance, with potential for extension into the next option year based on contract continuation and program needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support analytics and reporting activities associated with enterprise AI, research, and operational modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, data visualizations, and operational analytics supporting leadership decision-making.
• Perform data extraction, transformation, analysis, validation, and reporting activities across multiple enterprise data sources.
• Support development and optimization of ETL workflows, reporting processes, and analytics activities.
• Conduct statistical programming, data analysis, and operational reporting activities supporting research and organizational priorities.
• Support AI-enabled analytics initiatives, including activities involving large language models (LLMs), retrieval workflows, and operational data analysis.
• Assist with development of scalable analytics workflows and rapid testing approaches to improve operational efficiency and reporting responsiveness.
• Support integration and analysis of data from research systems, operational platforms, databases, and cloud-based environments.
• Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders to support AI pilots, analytics initiatives, and reporting priorities.
• Support data quality management, validation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Prepare summaries, presentations, dashboards, and executive-level reporting materials for technical and non-technical audiences.

Minimum Qualificatio