Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Federal Data Analyst in Buffalo, NY and drive impactful decisions with your expertise. You'll analyze complex datasets, support veteran care initiatives, and ensure compliance with federal regulations. This role offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to serve those who served our nation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret large-scale federal datasets to identify trends and support strategic initiatives
- Develop interactive dashboards and reports using SQL, Python, and R for stakeholders
- Ensure data integrity and security compliance with FISMA, HIPAA, and VA regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and deliverables
- Present findings to senior leadership through compelling visualizations and executive summaries
- Optimize data pipelines and ETL processes for efficiency and accuracy
- Support continuous improvement of data governance frameworks
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of professional data analysis experience, preferably in government/federal sector
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas), R, and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Strong understanding of statistical modeling techniques and machine learning fundamentals
- Familiarity with federal data privacy regulations (FISMA, HIPAA, 21st Century Cures Act)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and big data technologies
- Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex data for non-technical audiences