Data Analyst - Business Process Improvement with Security Clearance

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is located in the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Successful candidates will be an organized self-starter capable of performing tasks without the need for constant oversight and experience successfully working in a team environment. Assist government personnel by providing consistent, responsive, and high-quality technical support with detailed analyses and strategic recommendations based on data analysis of business processes. Key duties will include:

• Provide data analysis of data gathered from the evaluation of business processes to support improvements and new, innovative solutions
• Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce useful reports
• Work closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff
• Ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements
• Manage competing resources and priorities
• Monitor deliverables and ensure timely completion of projects
• Identify effective solutions for business software system issues
• Evaluate system performance and identify issues
• Monitor and troubleshoot new system modifications or changes from a data perspective
• Provide recommendations on system issues
• Use a variety of data analysis and tools to discover process and system issues

EDUCATION:

• Master's degree in a related field/technical field

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Top Secret/SCI clearance required at date of hire
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in business analysis or a related field, to include process improvements (e.g., six sigma, business process management, lean, etc.)
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong understanding of various technologies
• Excellent documentation skills
• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook
• A track record of following through on commitments
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• A history of supporting successful projects