Job Description
Business Intelligence Analyst We need an experienced Business Intelligence Analyst at the National Guard Bureau (NGB). The NGB is the link between the Army and Air National Guard and the Department of War (DoW). You will support operations on the Minuteman project team, which manages the NGB's enterprise data environment within the DoW's central analytics platform, and plays a crucial role in building Qlik Sense data models and dashboard visualization solutions in support of mission-critical work for the National Guard. In this role, you will create visualizations and dashboards that drive improved decision-making for leaders at the highest levels of the client organization, analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities, and become an expert in the data and its applications, working with cutting-edge technologies to enable efficient data analysis. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Create data visualizations and dashboards to present insights to end-users, driving improved decision-making for leaders at the highest levels of the client organization
- Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities, becoming an expert in the data and its applications
- Follow and enhance BI standards across the team, including keeping up to date with Qlik Sense product enhancements and best practices
- Ensure optimal end-user performance by establishing and consistently executing overall system performance assessment processes and associated action plans
- Support the design and development of data models, ensuring data integrity and relevance
- Communicate and coordinate with teams to accomplish objectives and deliver excellence
- Proactively identify opportunities to drive analysis forward and present actionable insights to National Guard customers
- Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
- Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets
- Visualize, interpret, and report data findings, and create dynamic data reports
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Three (3) to ten (10) years of directly related experience
- Available to work onsite in Arlington, VA 1-2 days per week
- Professional dashboard-development experience using business intelligence software such as Qlik Sense, Tableau, or Power BI
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality results
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Recent DoW experience
- Previous experience with Advana or the War Data Platform
- 3+ years of experience with Qlik Sense data modeling and building dashboards and data visualizations
- 3+ years of experience with Qlik Sense, including styling Qlik Sense apps using CSS
- Familiarity with database systems, SQL queries, and programming languages such as Python
- Experience building within Palantir Foundry applications, including Workshop, Ontology Manager, and Gaia
EDUCATION - B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in a related field
LOCATION - National Capital Region. Onsite in Arlington, VA 1-2 days per week – Required
CLEARANCE - Active Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship is required since this role supports the U.S. Federal government
CLIENT - OUSD Personnel & Readiness (P&R), Minuteman project team
WORK HOURS - 40 hours per week. 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION - Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
COMPENSATION - Salary range: $155,000 - $165,000
- Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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