Junior Data Analyst – Federal Civilian Health

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.
Job LocationUS Remote
Job TagFull Time

Remote, Working from Virginia

Description:

  • General Dynamics Information Technology Inc (GDIT) is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to support and continue to build the Federal Civilian Health Analytics team.
  • As part of this team, we are providing leading data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) services for our federal clients to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes. This role needs working collaboratively with a high-performance team and implement the latest advancements in analytics.
  • This position is remote with the possibility for occasional onsite meetings in Rockville and Falls Church.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop stages of a distributed parallel data processing pipelines, which includes but is not limited to processes such as configuring data connections, data parsing, data normalization, data mapping and modeling, data enrichment, and integration with data analytics.
  • Operate and maintain the data processing pipelines in accordance with the availability requirements of the platform.
  • Follow agile methodologies when applied to the data engineering part of the system development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Update technical documentation such as system design documentation (SDD); standard operating procedures (SOPs); and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs); and training material.
  • Interact with business and IT teams of various applications to understand their data, database and flow within the systems Collect data and create basic visualizations.
  • Collect data and create basic visualizations.
  • Collaborate with team members to profile, analyze, and model data, including creating logical mapping of source data into target data models, based on the existing business process and data/reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years relevant and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience with Tableau, SQL, Python, Java, or other programming languages
  • Experience with database tools and exposure to Microsoft Excel and SQL
  • Experience collecting, managing, and analyzing data
  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust
  • Attributes for Success:
  • A phenomenal attitude and hunger for learning
  • Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work within a collaborative environment
  • Eye for fine detail
  • Ability to follow through on deadlines

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