Data Analyst

Garud Technology Service Inc is hiring a Data Analyst to support DHS/ICE and OAQ by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets to drive operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and practice operational security (OPSEC) during daily tasks, and report OPSEC issues or concerns.
• Develop and administer tracking mechanisms, user tools, and worksheets to monitor productivity, ensure mandates are followed, and support deadline delivery.
• Use different analysis approaches to make reasonable inferences and produce well-supported conclusions.
• Respond to data calls using available tools and techniques to solve problems and manage large datasets.
• Create and execute Microsoft Excel scripts and codes to double-check the accuracy of information and work products.
• Apply analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend strategies to resolve complex issues.
• Manage sensitive information, including procurement, law enforcement, or other secure information.
• Support reporting needs by creating dashboards, reports, and insights to inform operational decisions and improve program effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or six (6) years of experience in Federal procurement or the private sector.
• At least four (4) years of documented experience in data management or data analyst roles supporting a Federal Government agency or entity.
• Experience reviewing spreadsheets and documents in various formats, including the ability to apply multiple analysis strategies to reach reasonable inferences or well-supported conclusions.
• Documented ability to maintain and practice OPSEC, including reporting OPSEC issues or concerns.
• Documented experience crafting and running Microsoft Excel scripts and codes to verify accuracy and deliver consistently high-quality work products.
• Demonstrated experience managing various data formats created and maintained in Microsoft Office products.
• A proven ability to use different strategies for acquiring data and analyzing information to support defensible conclusions.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and reports for different levels of leadership in a timely manner.
• Experience handling sensitive information (procurement, law enforcement, or other secure information).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use the Microsoft Suite to create and maintain documents and communications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Outlook).

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Outlook
• Word
• Power Point
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Office

Work Schedule / Location

• Location: On-site in Washington, DC.
• Schedule: 5 days a week, reporting to the Program Manager.
• Work is generally performed on weekdays between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).
• Adjustments apply for designated Government holidays, facility closures due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closures.
• The contractor is not reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the reasons listed above.