Data Analyst (Mid-Level) (IT10000009B_1b)

We are seeking a Data Analyst with also Business Analyst experience with at least six years of experience to join our growing team. The qualified applicants will become part of the Enterprise Data Analytics Services (EDAS) program for a large federal agency in Alexandria, VA. This a Hybrid position, and must be able to work onsite in Alexandria, VA, as needed.

The Data Analyst is responsible for managing the development and maintenance of project documentation. Gathering and analyzing company data to identify vulnerabilities in processes and devise data-driven solutions for improvements. The Data Analyst will collaborate with the team effectively to ensure the team's success.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Support functional testing and UAT efforts.


• Work with business stakeholders to define, gather, refine, and prioritize business requirements.


• Conduct interviews, group workshops, business process reviews, and surveys to determine functional and end-user requirements.


• Gather and document reporting requirements from business owners and end users, and work with the report developer on creating wireframes and mockups. Conduct peer review of requirements, design, testing, and other project documents.


• Analyze data from multiple sources and work with the Architect to provide input to the Data Model and ETL processes.


• Manage the evolution of user stories and other backlog items, including breaking down the stories and facilitating story refinement and estimating sessions.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Min 6 years of demonstrated experience in data analysis and requirements gathering.


• Must have SQL experience


• Must know about working in Agile development environments.


• Experience using JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, etc.


• Ability to think and act strategically and proactively.


• Ability to actively communicate, interact, and solve critical customer problems.


• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.


• Experience with leading Business Intelligence tools such as OBIEE, Tableau, IBM Cognos, and Business Objects will be a plus.


• Must have experience working on data warehouse/BI projects.


• Experience working on a project at a Federal Agency is a plus.


• Experience working with a team working on AWS development projects is a plus.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field of study.


• Scrum Master certification is a plus.

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to attain and maintain a Public Trust.

Job Type:

• Full Time


• Hybrid work


• Monday-Friday


• 9p-5p

Our hiring process is 100% online.

About Synectics:

Synectics is a solutions specialist company focused on federal data - gathering, storing, cleaning, analyzing, visualizing, reporting on, and making it meaningful for stakeholders and constituents. We call ourselves "Synecticians," because we fuse our ideas and disciplines in every deliverable. We assemble experienced SMEs and solution architects - from different walks of life -to deliver excellence in information technology and data management. It is a privilege to play a behind-the-scenes role in applications that improve the quality of life in America and promote the health and welfare of our citizens.

Our motto? Making Data Meaningful!

Employee Benefits:

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary and an impressive full benefits package that includes the following:

We pride ourselves on fostering an environment that supports professional development, growth, and diversity. 

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