Junior Data Analyst

Role Description

You’re ready to put your analytical skills to work on problems that matter. As a Junior Data Analyst at J-Mack Technologies supporting the VA Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), you will help transform complex datasets into actionable insights that improve outcomes for Veterans. This role is ideal for an early-career analyst with a strong foundation in statistics, programming, and data-driven problem solving who is eager to grow in a mission-focused environment.

• Analyze and prepare data needed for modeling and ad hoc analyses
• Develop advanced algorithms that solve problems of large dimensionality in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner
• Implement statistical and data mining techniques (e.g., hypothesis testing, machine learning, and retrieval processes) on large amounts of data to identify trends, patterns, and other relevant information
• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders to effectively integrate and communicate analysis findings
• Evaluate emerging datasets and technologies that may supplement existing analytical platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ years of data analytics experience
• Hands-on experience preparing data for advanced analytics
• Hands-on experience with advanced analytics concepts and algorithms (e.g., Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression/Decision Tree, Monte Carlo methods, Survival Analysis, Simulation, etc.)
• Proficiency in programming languages including SQL, Python, and R
• Ability to obtain Background Investigation Clearance.

Requirements

• Fraud or Anomaly Detection experience
• PowerBI dashboard development experience
• Experience using RStudio
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
• Experience with DevOps tools and workflows such as Git, GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, or equivalents

Benefits

• Fully remote, full-time role with meaningful mission impact for the Veteran community
• Collaborative, cross-functional Agile team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to data-driven decisions that improve outcomes for Veterans
• Work at the intersection of advanced analytics, cloud technologies, and public-sector digital transformation
• Supportive environment that invests in your professional growth
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — J-Mack covers 80% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums
• Basic Life, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability — J-Mack covers 100% of the costs
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with full vesting and 4% company match
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours annually, increasing to 160 hours after 5 years
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Charity Matching: J-Mack matches employee donations up to $250 annually, plus donates a percentage of profits to various charities each year