Data Visualization Analyst
TechnomicsJob Description
Technomics is a growing employee-owned, decision analytics company that specializes in cost and economic analysis to facilitate better decisions faster. We enable a wide range of clients across the Federal government, from senior level policy makers to program managers, to choose smartly, buy effectively and operate efficiently. We deliver practical, credible and defensible results offering actionable insights by applying data-driven and analytics-based approaches in combination with multidisciplinary talent, subject matter experts, and tangible and repeatable assets in the form of databases, models, approaches and techniques.
Associates use problem-solving principles, processes and methods and complementary software applications to support client engagements and have a direct and significant impact on deliverables to clients. Your work will be guided by more experienced team members, but you will work with autonomy.
Our employee-owners pride themselves on their ability to apply deep analytical rigor and innovative thought that assist clients in understanding and solving a myriad of challenging resource planning and management problems.
This position is located in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities
- Develop a thorough understanding of: your clients and their needs; overall project objectives and their relationship to client needs; how your work fits in achieving project objectives; how other project team membersοΏ½ work relates to your work and project objectives (i.e., acquire situational awareness)
- Collect, organize, evaluate and understand the context of quantitative and non-quantitative data required to solve a particular client problem
- Develop the methodology or approach to address a particular client problem. This could require use of: quantitative techniques such as regression, optimization and simulation; visualization techniques such as TechnomicsοΏ½ Galaxy Charts; and other techniques.
- Implement the methodology or approach to address a particular client problem. This could require development of an Excel-based model for use in applying the methodology to produce analytical results.
- Prepare written documentation (e.g., technical reports, memoranda and presentations) describing the data and analytical techniques used, results produced and associated insights and recommendations
- Verbally explain/defend in-process and completed work to colleagues and clients in informal and formal settings
- Develop proficiency in various software applications to support solving client problems in an efficient, repeatable, intuitive, and transparent manner
- Train/guide less experienced team members
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., economics, engineering, mathematics, operations research or statistics) or a discipline that fosters problem solving, structured thought, and creativity.
- Experience utilizing Tableau, PowerBI, and/or Oracle Data Analytics/Visualization tools
- A strong understanding of creating SQL queries
- Minimum of 1-3 years of quantitative analysis and problem solving experience.
- Defense, intelligence, and/or civil agency program cost and economics analysis desirable.
- Self-starter who is creative, inquisitive and quantitative and enjoys solving challenging problems in a collaborative environment
- Ability to effectively communicate technical work in writing and verbally
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel skills
- Strong interest in solving government resource allocation problems
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work products at the same time
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain a minimum of Secret security clearance
- Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
- Interest in contributing to the success of an employee-owned company that offers you a stake in the business
Technomics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.