Job Description
Join our mission-critical team as a Federal Data Analyst in Bakersfield, CA. This direct hire opportunity offers competitive benefits and the chance to serve our nation's veterans while leveraging cutting-edge analytics to drive policy decisions. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex datasets into actionable intelligence for federal programs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret large-scale federal datasets to support veteran services programs
- Develop interactive dashboards using SQL, Python, and Tableau
- Ensure compliance with federal data security standards (FISMA, HIPAA)
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams to identify trends and opportunities
- Prepare comprehensive reports for senior leadership and congressional stakeholders
- Maintain data integrity through rigorous quality control procedures
- Lead ad-hoc analytics projects for veteran benefit optimization
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of professional data analysis experience in federal/government sector
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas), and statistical modeling
- Expertise in data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Knowledge of federal reporting requirements and compliance frameworks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical audiences
- Active federal security clearance (or ability to obtain)