Job Description
Join our federal team as a Data Analyst in Bakersfield and make an immediate impact on national resource management initiatives. This urgent opening offers a rare opportunity to start your career in federal service tomorrow while leveraging cutting-edge data solutions to drive environmental conservation and policy decisions.
We seek a detail-oriented professional to transform complex datasets into actionable insights for federal agencies. Enjoy competitive benefits, telework flexibility, and career advancement opportunities within one of America's most respected federal departments.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret complex environmental datasets using SQL, Python, and R to support federal resource management programs
- Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations for executive leadership using Tableau and Power BI
- Ensure compliance with federal data standards including FISMA and OMB guidelines
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams to deliver data-driven recommendations for policy development
- Manage and maintain secure federal databases with sensitive environmental and demographic information
- Prepare comprehensive analytical reports and presentations for congressional stakeholders
- Lead data quality assurance initiatives for multi-agency environmental monitoring projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Environmental Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 3 years experience in federal data analysis or government contracting
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas), and statistical modeling techniques
- Expert knowledge of federal data privacy regulations (FISMA, HIPAA)
- Certification in Tableau or Power BI (or equivalent BI tools)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
- Experience with geospatial data analysis using ArcGIS or QGIS
- Strong written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences