Job Description
Launch your federal career as a Data Analyst with comprehensive paid training! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeks motivated professionals to join our Newark, NJ team. This unique program combines hands-on federal data experience with structured training in SQL, Python, and visualization tools. Work on national security datasets while developing expertise in compliance frameworks like FISMA and HIPAA. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible scheduling, and career advancement opportunities within one of America's premier agencies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex federal datasets to support homeland security operations
- Create interactive dashboards using Tableau/Power BI for stakeholder briefings
- Ensure data integrity through validation protocols and quality checks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on policy impact assessments
- Document methodologies and maintain audit trails for regulatory compliance
- Present findings to senior leadership through executive summaries
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related field
- Proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas/Numpy)
- Basic knowledge of data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Ability to obtain federal security clearance (US citizenship required)
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills
- Experience working with large datasets (>1M records)
- Attention to detail with 95%+ accuracy in data processing