Qualifications
Required
- Bachler’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- 0-2 years of experience in data operations, data management, systems administration, or analytics support.
- Proficiency with data tools such as Excel (advanced), SQL, or equivalent.
- Experience working with enterprise systems.
- Strong understanding of data structures, relational databases, and ETL concepts.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
- Experience in federal research, government contracting, grants management, or healthcare data environments.
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks and concepts (e.g., lineage, stewardship, quality rules).
- Exposure to cloud data environments (Azure, AWS, Snowflake, etc.).
- Basic scripting experience (Python, R, PowerShell, etc.).
- Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Understanding of compliance frameworks: HIPAA, CUI, FISMA, NIST standards.
Key Competencies
- Data accuracy and quality mindset
- Systems and process orientation
- Ability to translate technical issues to non-technical users
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Continuous improvement and curiosity mindset
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
Responsibilities
Data Management & Integrity
- Maintain, validate, and reconcile data across enterprise systems and platforms.
- Perform routine data audits, reconciliation, and integrity checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Develop and enforce data standards, naming conventions, and metadata practices in alignment with organizational policies.
- Support data documentation, version control, and audit readiness.
Data Operations & Workflow Support
- Monitor and support data pipelines, integrations, and automated processes between platforms.
- Troubleshoot data issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions to minimize recurring errors.
- Document data processes, workflows, and system configuration to support scalability and cross-team knowledge transfer.
- Partner with operational teams to identify and improve inefficient or manual data workflows.
Reporting & Analytics Enablement
- Collaborate with Office of Strategy and Impact (OSI) to prepare clean, validated datasets for dashboards, KPIs, and operational reporting.
- Assist with the development of data models, ETL processes, and reporting logic required for organizational insights.
- Support data requests from internal teams, ensuring proper access, security, an