Data Specialist

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.

Requisition #: 450

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: 2000 Opelousas Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114

Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret

Required Certification(s):

• Sec+

SUMMARY

The Marine Forces Reserve is a three-star General level command responsible for training and equipping approximately 160 geographically dispersed Marine Reserve units across the United States to augment and reinforce active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency or contingency operations, provide personnel and operational tempo relief for the active forces in peacetime, and provide service to the community. The geographical disbursement of Marine Forces Reserve units requires significant investment in Command and Control IT solutions. The IT services identified in this PWS are critical to maintaining, sustaining, and evolving the Command and Control platforms for the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve.

You will work closely with our data analysts and platform leads to support and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI. You will be responsible for identifying, collecting, and maintaining mature data sets that feed into Power BI reports utilized in the Plans and Operations section of the Marine Forces Reserve. This role will enable data-driven decision making across the organization.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the data input, correlation, and maintenance of Power BI generated reports within the Training and Operations section.

• Conduct periodic system stress tests and data reconciliations to ensure the outward facing visualization are correct and appropriate to the decisions they are meant to inform.

• Develop and brief regular sprint plans which support the maintenance, refinement, and improvement of Power BI reports and visualizations.

• Regularly research alternatives to improve existing systems and provide recommended changes.

• Solicit and receive data from MARFORRES staff directorates and upload this information into reports in the appropriate format.

• Create and maintain a system to track requested changes to reports and provide regular updates on the status and where these items fall in the sprint plans.

• Receive and, when necessary, implement the required changes in line with the approved sprint plan.

• Create classes on how to use the reports and provide training, as required. • Provide briefs on the changes to and justification for methodologies chosen to be used in the Power BI reports.

• Manipulate algorithms to create the necessary visualization for the decisions those visualizations are meant to inform.

• Conduct statistical testing and experimental design methodologies to determine impacts of organizational actions.

• Create and update policies pertaining to the reports and support the maintenance and use of new tools in our environment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data analysts, business stakeholders, and IT teams, to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.

• Maintain documentation of data sources for relevant reports.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest Power BI features and best practices through continuous learning and training.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

• Sec+

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

• 1 year of experience with Microsoft Teams

• 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

• Working knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite.

• Working knowledge and experience with Power BI.

• Responsible and detail-oriented.

• Ability to gather requirements; produce system designs and technical specifications; configure software; design data conversions, integrations, reports, and enhancements; test technology solutions; train key stakeholders such as support personnel, system administrators, and end users; maintain and supports business software.

• Develops and maintains a detailed understanding of how application software has been configured and integrated to support user needs and how database structures, data use, process inputs and outputs for his/her responsible functions.

• Acts as subject matter expert for Power BI reports in the Plans and Operations section.

• Communicates with application users to address incidents, fulfill requests, administer changes, and resolve problems, as per established policies and best practices.

• Ability to work within a team to create solutions to identified problems and shortfalls identified with the necessary applications.

• Escalate issues to management when appropriate.

• Technical support and education for other team/staff members.

• Assist IT management and end-users to determine feasibility of potential systems projects.

• Willingness to learn the user role/security administration functions of newer technologies brought into the applications.

• Communication of application capabilities and requirements to audiences of varying levels of Information Technology experience.

• Understanding of Marine Corps policy writing.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

• Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic data analytics field.

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding of data security and data governance practices. The ideal candidate would have excellent attention to detail, familiarity with Marine Corps systems, have a current secret clearance (will work in a SCIF), and be local to NOLA (or willing to move immediately)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

• Sedentary

Strength Demands

• Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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