Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration as a Federal Data Analyst in Jersey City, where flexibility meets mission-critical impact. This hybrid role offers adaptable scheduling to support your work-life balance while you safeguard America's most vital data systems. Collaborate with cross-agency teams to analyze complex datasets, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive evidence-based policy decisions. Work in a modern downtown office with cutting-edge tools and comprehensive benefits designed for federal professionals. Your expertise will directly influence programs serving 65+ million Americans.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret complex federal datasets using SQL, Python, and Tableau to support SSA program integrity
- Develop automated reporting dashboards for real-time performance monitoring
- Ensure HIPAA and FISMA compliance across all data handling processes
- Collaborate with policy teams to translate data insights into actionable recommendations
- Present findings to senior leadership through executive-level visualizations
- Maintain data quality frameworks and audit trails for federal compliance
- Lead cross-functional projects integrating healthcare and demographic datasets
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Public Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years experience with federal data systems (SSA, CMS, or OMB reporting)
- Expertise in SQL, Python (Pandas/NumPy), and visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- FISMA and HIPAA compliance certification or equivalent experience
- Ability to work flexible hours (core hours 10am-3pm with adaptable start/end times)
- Active federal security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Experience with large-scale healthcare or benefits datasets