Junior Data Analyst

Position Title: Junior Data Analyst/Operations Research Systems Analyst

Customer: Defense Health Agency

Location: 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22042 (Hybrid Remote)

Clearance Required: Favorably adjudicated NACLC

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00am and 5:00pm

GC Associates (GCA) Company Website: http://www.gcassociates-usa.com

GC Associates is seeking a Junior Data Analyst / Operations Research Systems Analyst to provide strategic quantitative analysis, enterprise data visualization, and decision-support modeling to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Health Services and Policy Oversight and the Director, Defense Health Agency (DHA).

In this entry-to-associate role, you will work closely with senior analysts and government stakeholders to support key Department of War efforts, primarily the Disability Evaluation System (DES) and Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL) Programs. The ideal candidate will apply foundational statistical principles, relational querying, and reporting to clean data, maintain recurring reporting pipelines, and assist in developing impactful visual dashboards for DoW leadership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Junior Data Analyst/Operations Research Systems Analyst must have experience in and be able to complete all functions of the position in the following areas:

• Assist in architecting, directing, and executing high-level exploratory, descriptive, and predictive data analyses on multi-source enterprise data to evaluate the health, throughput, and equity of the DES and SCAADL programs.
• Assist in leading the design and delivery of recurring and ad hoc strategic deliverables, including executive-level weekly and monthly performance dashboards, quarterly quality assurance assessments, mandated annual/triennial reports, survey outcome reports, and congressional inquiries.
• Assist in designing and executing complex operations research, economic, and scientific modeling simulations (utilizing Python and R) to forecast the impact of proposed policy, legislative, and procedural changes on overall process timelines and Service member outcomes.
• Assist in translate complex quantitative findings into high-level executive summaries, briefings, and white papers; regularly present analytical results and strategic recommendations directly to DHA leadership and Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Health Affairs stakeholders.
• Assist in establishing rigorous data governance protocols, data validation routines, and standardized Standard Operating Procedures to guarantee analytical reproducibility, data integrity, and compliance across all recurrent reports.
• Assist in partnering with Information Management/Information Technology systems analysts, clinical subject matter experts, database administrators, and government program leads to identify data gaps, optimize data capture in source systems, and enhance cross-agency interoperability.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Math, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.

Experience:

• Must have 2-4 years of experience in mathematics, calculus, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in advanced college level mathematics or statistics; experience with advanced techniques, such as optimization, data mining, statistical analysis and mathematical modeling, to develop solutions that help businesses/organizations operate more efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Foundational hands-on experience developing reports in R or Python (importing data, creating interactive visuals, building slicers, and applying basic formulas).
• Solid understanding of descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, and basic trend analysis.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Adobe software programs, and related applications. Must have experience with R, Python, or other similar technologies.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, adept at managing multiple tasks and prioritizing responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) in progress or completed, or CompTIA Security+.
• Prior exposure to DoW health programs, the Veterans Tracking Application (VTA), or government electronic health records.
• Strong analytical curiosity, strict attention to detail, proactive communication skills, and an eagerness to learn advanced operations research methodologies.

Monday – Friday 8:00am and 5:00pm