Job Description
Launch your federal career as a Data Analyst with no prior experience required! The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking motivated individuals to join our mission-critical team. We provide comprehensive training and mentorship to help you develop essential data analysis skills while supporting veteran healthcare initiatives. This full-time position offers competitive federal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact on veterans' lives.
What You'll Gain:
- Structured on-the-job training in data visualization and statistical analysis
- Mentorship from senior federal analysts
- Access to cutting-edge government data platforms
- Pathway to permanent federal employment
Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and analyze veteran healthcare datasets using federal systems
- Create interactive dashboards and reports using Tableau/Power BI
- Support compliance with federal data governance standards (HIPAA, FISMA)
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to identify data-driven solutions
- Document data processes and maintain audit trails
- Participate in cross-agency data initiatives
- Present findings to non-technical stakeholders
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred)
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly
- U.S. citizenship and ability to pass federal background check
- Commitment to veteran service values
- Attention to detail with data integrity
- Eligibility for federal employment