Systems Analyst

Position Description: 

The Systems Analyst/Data Analyst supports a federal agency in Washington, DC.  

Position Duties: 

• Provide data analysis reports for data submitted by states.  

• Provide data analysis for data on an ad hoc basis.  

• Assist in preparing documents for various data collection processes.  

• Assist in preparing budget documentation for agency leadership.  

• Develop reports in Tableau Desktop for multiple divisions across the federal agency: 

• Develop and implement automated data preparation, cleaning and blending processes (Tableau Prep and R) to optimize critical data for analysis and visualization.  

• Assist with administration of the Tableau Server, to include the following: creating Sites, Projects, Groups, Users, setting access permissions, publishing data sources and publishing workbooks.   

• Perform big data mining, cleaning and manipulating using SQL and R to deliver statistical analyses and visualizations.  

• Extract data weekly for the various Tableau reports and publish the data to the Tableau Server.  

• Create documentation and presentations. 

• Provide ongoing training for data analysts and systems analysts on development of worksheets and dashboards in Tableau.  

• Assist data analysts with data preparation to create data sources for use in Tableau. 

• Work with Tableau technical support to troubleshoot issues on the Tableau Server and in Tableau Desktop.  

• Translate business requirements into effective visualizations and data models using Tableau. 

• Create governance processes and procedures.   

• Provide technical support to contractors and federal staff within scope of role.   

• Manage the Tableau user group and provide technical assistance to Tableau users. 

• Support data collection, analysis and visualization projects as needed, including data modeling, database creation, and technical support. 

Qualifications: 

• Requires BA/BS degree in a related discipline and at least 8 years of experience in database administration and data analysis. 

• Experience with the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) in a government agency. 

• Expert user of Tableau, SQL, MS Office (Excel). 

• Experience with Data Mining, Cleaning and Manipulating (SQL and R). 

• Demonstrated knowledge of and/or certification in data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI) and scripting languages (Python, R, or Matlab).  

• Understanding of Gitlab CI/CD pipeline. 

• Familiar with Machine learning concepts and tools. 

• Excellent analytical and writing skills. 

• Strong verbal communication skills. 

• Highly motivated and collaborative. 

Additional Requirements:  

• This position requires an existing Public Trust or the ability to obtain one.   

• This position is 100% remote. 

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Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays