Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

DVS is actively seeking a Data Analyst to support our team on-site in Arlington, VA . This full-time position involves contributing to data governance, policy development, workflow automation, and executive analytics enablement for the customer. The successful candidate shall have demonstrated knowledge of data frameworks, cloud, and innovative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML). The successful candidate will have a working understanding of how the Department of Defense (DoD) operates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development, documentation, interpretation, and implementation of IT and data governance policies, in alignment with DoD directives.
• Support the development and use of various algorithms and models to support senior leader decision support, business analytics, and joint all domain operations.
• Identify data inputs leveraging available DoD and data sources, manipulate and map data and interfaces, generate output, provide documentation (including fit-for-purpose DoDAF products).
• Organizes and interprets data to inform senior decision-makers and drive successful operations.
• Design dashboard wireframes to guide development based on stakeholder input, mission requirements, and user-centered design principles.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate data sharing agreements, ensuring compliant and secure access to required information.
• Use Qlik Sense to build and manage basic dashboards and visualizations in ADVANA, DoD's enterprise data analytics platform.
• Contribute to a structured data project intake and prioritization framework, enabling transparency and accountability in IT service delivery.
• Manage data source mapping and integration using approved architectural and metadata standards (e.g., DoDAF).
• Draft, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal guidance documents related to analytics, policy, and automation activities.
• Provides technical knowledge and analysis of DoD and commercial best practices, concepts, and methodologies to improve performance. This should also include integration, and documentation, bringing together executive data analysis for senior-level decision making.

• Work across the organization to develop enterprise approaches. Effectively document the process, gather and disseminate information.

• This is a non-supervisory position, this position reports to the on-site Program Manager.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: BS, preferably in a technical or business field
• Years: More than 5 years of relevant experience supporting data analytics and automation
• Clearance: Must have an active DoD Secret clearance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data and policy concepts clearly to leadership including SES/GO-level
• Experience preparing materials for and supporting advisory/governance forums, including action tracking and executive briefings
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Qlik
• Experience supporting a DoD component-level organization
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills including attention to detail, ability to take initiative, interpersonal skills to work as part of a team, and integrity to work independently and possibly remotely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the organizational structure of the customer.
• Experience implementing data sharing in sensitive environments
• Knowledge of and experience with policy development and implementation, particularly related to IT modernization or data governance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Automate to design and maintain basic workflows
• Foundational experience with Qlik Sense, including creating simple dashboards and visualizations, working with filters and selectors, and publishing in ADVANA, DoD's data platform
• Knowledge of DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or equivalent architecture standards
• Exposure to user testing, usability validation, or post-deployment iteration
• Previous support to a CIO/CDO/CTO office
• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Level clearance

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.

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