ResponsibilitiesData Analyst
The Data Analyst – Journeyman (JNY) is responsible for analyzing structured and unstructured data to support decision-making across USSOCOM. This role involves working with data sets from various sources to develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations that help leadership and operational teams gain actionable insights. The analyst will collaborate with database administrators, system engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver high-quality, data-driven visualization solutions in support of SOCOM’s mission.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience working with data tools and visualization platforms. This position requires familiarity with databases, data modeling, business intelligence (BI) tools, and basic programming to extract and transform data from multiple environments.
This position is located at Fort Bragg, NC.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Collecting, cleaning, transforming, and analyzing large data sets from multiple sources to identify trends and support decision-making.
- Developing and maintaining dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or other BI platforms.
- Working closely with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and design user-friendly reports and data visualizations.
- Writing queries and scripts in SQL to extract, manipulate, and analyze data from enterprise databases.
- Writing queries and scripts in Microsoft Excel to extract, manipulate, and analyze data from legacy sources.
- Supporting the generation of recurring and ad hoc reports for operational and leadership teams.
- Contributing to the design and implementation of data models and workflows that enhance reporting efficiency.
- Conducting data quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency of reporting outputs.
- Documenting data sources, processes, and report specifications for continuity and audit readiness.
- Collaborating with IT teams and database administrators to troubleshoot data access and integration issues.
- Providing analytical support for strategic initiatives, operational planning, and mission readiness assessments.
- Ensuring compliance with USSOCOM data governance, classification, and cybersecurity standards.
- Presenting findings and recommendations in a clear, concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications
- Education & Experience: High school diploma with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, 4 years experience with Associate's, OR 2 years experience with Bachelor's.
- Security Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance or higher is required.
- Technical Experience
- Experience in data modeling, transformation, and visualization.
- Familiarity with SQL and experience writing queries for data extraction and analysis.
- Knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, or .NET).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Access.
- Ability to develop data visualizations that inform leadership decisions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly desired experience with Microsoft SharePoint integration for data visualization or workflow automation.
Target Salary Range$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
