About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for the following but not limited to:
- Interpret data, analyze results, and provide ongoing reports.
- Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
- Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems.
- Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.
- Work with stakeholders to prioritize business and information needs.
- Detect and define new process improvement opportunities.
- Assist preparing the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) which tracks milestones, including all necessary dependencies and allows for on-demand reporting.
- Coordinate with Financial Analysts and Performance Analysts to analyze IMS data and produce all required reports for stakeholders and senior management.
- Apply expertise on complex work assignments; assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
- Performs more independent thinking and difficult tasks compared to a Data Analyst and may supervise others.
- Other tasks as assigned.
- Hybrid Telework. must be within commuting distance of DHHQ, Falls Church, VA or JBSA, San Antonio, TX.
- Work Hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1700 (flexible).
- Travel: occasional travel may be required to support customer events and meetings.
Qualifications
- Six (6) years of progressive experience demonstrating the required proficiency or bachelor’s degree and 2 years (6 years total).
- Must be U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a Tier 1 (T1) Public Trust Clearance
- Proven working experience as a Data Analyst or Business Data Analyst.
- Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.
- Knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.), databases (SQL etc.),
- Understanding of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.
- Skilled in identifying and addressing client needs, actively participating in client discussions and meetings; preparing concise, accurate documents and meeting minutes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and related applications.
- Microsoft Excel - intermediate to expert level; create pivot tables and charts, use power query, use VLOOKUP, get external data, write macros to automate processing.
- Microsoft Project – basic to intermediate level; export data, manually update progress, customize views and data fields.
Optional qualifications:
- Data Analytics certification (Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate, CompTIA Data+, etc.).
- BS in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics.
- Prior DoD experience; Defense Health Agency or Military Health System experience a plus.
Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
