Job Description
Join our mission-critical team at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Baton Rouge as a Federal Data Analyst. You'll transform complex datasets into actionable intelligence to improve veteran services and program outcomes. This direct hire position offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact on America's heroes.
Responsibilities
- Analyze federal datasets using SQL, Python, and R to identify trends and support policy decisions
- Develop interactive dashboards using Tableau/Power BI for stakeholder reporting
- Ensure compliance with federal data governance standards (FISMA, HIPAA)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and deliverables
- Present findings to senior leadership through executive briefings and documentation
- Maintain data integrity across VA systems and databases
- Support continuous process improvement initiatives for data workflows
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of professional data analysis experience with federal datasets
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and statistical analysis
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, D3.js)
- Familiarity with federal data privacy regulations and security protocols
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance