Intermediate Data Analyst

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Data Analyst for an opportunity in

Position Title: Intermediate Data Analyst

Location: Merrifield, VA - Hybrid

Anticipated Start Date: 8th - April - 2024
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ months contract with the possibility of extension or permanent

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY), [CONTRACT/TEMP TO HIRE/PERM], [Onsite]

Pay Range: $50/hr - $51.75/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:
Role Responsibilities:

• Versatile data analyst - able to support data analysis needs in a software development lifecycle and in a business support capacity to find data insights to solve a business problem
• In a software development lifecycle - Provide inputs into data arch design, analyze data outputs to validate data quality and communicate gaps to the development team; Validate SIT and CAT results to ensure product meets acceptance criteria; Support production data validation and investigations;
• In a business support role - Triage and investigate user inquiries; query and analyze data to identify business insights; Create data visualizations and PowerPoint decks to communicate insights to client management/leadership; Develop canned data visualizations using Qlik

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience; Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Management Information Systems, Business, Information Systems or related field) or equivalent combination of work experience and/or training required
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Data analytics/ SQL or other structured query languages
• Communications skills (both verbal & written) - ability to work and communicate with all levels in team structure
• Team player with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and effectively manage time.
• Preferred Skills:
• Data Visualization, Qlik
• Experienced with querying and exploring data within a NoSQL data platform (e.g. Hadoop/Hive)
• Postal or mailing industry experience

Additional Provisions:

• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months' travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
• The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e., collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.

Keywords: Data analytics, Data Visualization, Qlik, Analyze Data

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 220678 when responding to this ad.