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<div class="content-intro"><p>9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions.  Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence.  Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at <a href="https://9thwayinsignia.com/">https://9thwayinsignia.com/.</a></p> <p>Application password: Niner</p></div><p class="s4"><span class="s2">9th Way Insignia is seeking a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s3">Data Analyst</span><span class="s2"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to support a government customer in Washington, DC. </span><span class="s2">The Data Analyst will support enterprise data modernization, reporting, analytics, and process improvement initiatives across multiple business lines. This position aligns to the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s3">Engineer 2</span><span class="s2"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>professional level within 9th Way Insignia’s career families and is expected to operate as a technically strong contributor who can work with limited direction in a production environment.</span></p> <p class="s4"><span class="s5">Professional Level Information</span></p> <p class="s4"><span class="s2">An Engineer, 2 has a good understanding of the software development life cycle and can take on work without much direction majority of the time. Performs multiple engineering-related tasks in various assignments within the project and firm. An Engineer,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">2 has</span><span class="s2"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>broad knowledge of engineering procedures and assists in the resolution of complex problems. An Engineer, 2 has strong technical skills and background, a knack for learning new technologies, and a blend of good problem-solving and innovation needed to resolve a wide variety of technical production challenges.</span></p> <p class="s4"><span class="s5">Functional Job (LCAT) Information</span></p> <p class="s4"><span class="s2">The Data Analyst is responsible for analyzing complex datasets, identifying trends, gaps, anomalies, and structural risks, and translating business needs into structured data logic that supports reporting, analytics, automation, and operational decision-making. This role serves as a key bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams by helping validate requirements, assess data integrity, and ensure business rules are correctly understood and implemented. The Data Analyst supports enterprise priorities across multiple business lines and contributes directly to more predictable, higher-quality delivery outcomes.</span></p> <p class="s4"><span class="s2">The Data Analyst is expected to work closely with ETL Developers, Power BI Developers, Power Apps Developers, Technical Project Managers, testers, technical writers, and Government stakeholders to refine requirements, analyze data sources, validate outputs, and identify corrective actions before deployment. The role also contributes to ROM development, work breakdown understanding, documentation of risks and dependencies, and improved planning visibility to support governance and decision-making.</span></p> <p class="s4"><span class="s5">Responsibilities</span></p> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Be available on Government site in Washington, DC during normal hours of operation.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, gaps, anomalies, integrity issues, and structural risks affecting reporting, analytics, and operational processes.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Assess new and existing data sources to determine data availability, quality, completeness, and suitability for business and technical use.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Validate business rule implementation and confirm that technical solutions align with customer requirements and intended business outcomes.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Translate ambiguous business needs into structured data logic, requirements clarifications, and analysis products that support technical implementation.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Work closely with ETL developers, reporting developers, and other team members to identify data issues and provide corrective guidance.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Support backlog refinement, requirements elaboration, sprint planning, sprint demonstrations, and incremental delivery in an agile environment.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks on outputs supporting dashboards, reports, ad hoc queries, and automated processes.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Help document assumptions, risks, dependencies, and potential efficiencies to support ROM development, governance discussions, and planning inputs.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Develop and maintain analysis artifacts, data definitions, validation documentation, and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">supporting</span><span class="s2"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>operational documentation as part of normal delivery activities.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Support multiple business lines and enterprise priorities as required.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Other responsibilities as assigned.</span></div> <p class="s4"><span class="s5">Requirements</span></p> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science</span><span class="s2">, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other technical<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">discipline</span><span class="s2">. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree consistent with contract requirements.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Minimum<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s3">2</span><span class="s3"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>years</span><span class="s2"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>of relevant experience in data analysis, business intelligence, reporting analysis, data validation, or related technical delivery roles.</span><span class="s2"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Additional<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s3">8</span><span class="s2"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>years of experience in lieu of degree.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Demonstrated experience analyzing large datasets and identifying trends, gaps, anomalies, and structural issues.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Experience validating business rules, data quality, and integrity in support of production reporting, analytics, or operational solutions.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Experience translating business requirements into structured data logic, analysis findings, and actionable guidance for developers and stakeholders.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Experience working with SQL, relational data structures, and data extraction or analysis tools used in enterprise environments.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Experience supporting agile or iterative delivery efforts with backlog-driven work, sprint-based execution, and incremental releases.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Experience preparing analysis artifacts, validation documentation, data definitions, or other technical and functional documentation.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Ability to operate effectively in an enterprise production environment with minimal ramp-up time.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.</span></div> <p class="s4"><span class="s5">Preferred/Desired</span></p> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Experience supporting federal government customers in enterprise data warehouse, analytics, reporting, or decision-support environments.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Experience supporting business intelligence and dashboarding solutions such as Power BI.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Experience working closely with ETL, reporting, and application development teams in governed production environments.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Experience contributing to ROM development, effort estimation inputs, and documentation of risks, dependencies, and alternatives.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Experience working in environments emphasizing process maturity, repeatability, documentation, and disciplined work tracking.</span></div> <div class="s7"><span class="s6">•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Current Public Trust or ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance quickly.</span></div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$96,414</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$115,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</em></p> <p><strong>Clearance/Background Investigation</strong><br>Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong><br>Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.</p> <p><strong>Legal</strong><br>We’re an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</p></div>