Data Analyst

Driven by Innovation and built on Trust, rockITdata is a unique SDVOSB services company that partners with leading commercial healthcare/life sciences organizations on cutting edge innovations - think AI, automation and data transformation. We then bring those commercially tested solutions to government entities to deliver predictable, measurable impact for the American taxpayer and consumer.

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detailed-oriented Data Analyst with a deep understanding of data modeling principles, advanced SQL skills, and a diverse background in COTS, Supply Chain and Logistics and the VISTA software data architecture to join our growing Data Engineering Team. As a Data Analyst, you will work closely with the Product Owner, Tech Lead, and other stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document data requirements, support cleansing and migration of data, ensuring data integrity, and driving data-driven decision-making across the organization. Your ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions will be essential in ensuring the successful delivery of data-driven projects. This role is 100% remote.

Key Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with the Product Owner, stakeholders, and end users to gather and analyze data requirements.
• Work with data engineers to understand the technical landscape, data sources, and data flows within the organization.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications, including data models, data dictionaries, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
• Participate in the design and implementation of data pipelines, data warehouses, and data marts.
• Assist in the development of data quality and validation procedures.
• Support the testing and validation of data solutions, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, insights, and improvement opportunities and potential solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive data dictionaries and mappings.
• Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support business needs.
• Create and maintain Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) to visualize data relationships.
• Establish and enforce data naming conventions to ensure consistency and clarity.
• Utilize advanced SQL skills to query, manipulate, and analyze large datasets.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries for performance and efficiency.
• Create and maintain data validation scripts to ensure data quality.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, such as Sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Sprint reviews.
• Work with our clients and data engineering team to create features and user stories that align with business goals and product vision.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates, gather feedback and address their expectations.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of proven experience as a Data Analyst, with a strong emphasis on data modelling and SQL.
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles, data warehousing, data modeling, and ETL processes.
• Proficiency in SQL and data analysis tools.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in the VA healthcare or supply chain logistics industry.
• Understanding of VISTA software data architecture.
• Experience in the data architecture and business process of the Service Now/Nuvolo application.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI).
• Currently working the Veterans Administration (VA)
• Active clearance for Public Trust Position

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Here at rockITdata, we are committed to following our 10 Guiding Principles.

Our Guiding Principles define our culture. They're who we are, how we work, and what inspires us to be the best. We empower our people to be themselves and encourage an entrepreneurial way of thinking. In our challenging, fast-paced environment, no day is the same.

Know the Why.

Value People Above All Else.

Transparency to a Fault.

Progress, Not Perfection.

Be Good by Doing Good.

Smart People Can Disagree.

Bend but Don't Break.

Represent Your Brand.

Think Differently.

Be Amazing, Be Fearless, Smile, Have Fun

Interested in joining something unique? Join us on our rockIT ship as we begin to blast off to the next chapter in our organization

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