Data Analytics Specialist

Job TitleData Analytics SpecialistJob DescriptionProvides technical advice on all aspects of data analytics. Responsible for administering and coordinating a complex data analytics portfolio including Army and Air National Guard and highly technical special projects. The specialist uses knowledge of innovative business intelligence, to create prepare, design, test, validate and deploy superior quality, compelling insightful and timely delivered data visualization solutions from various sources, which are automated and sustainable. The incumbent will research, design, develop and manage the content, and features data analytic applications. Uses data analytic and business intelligent tools to develop custom workflows, other applications and to process numerous additional data analytics and management tasks. Communicates and coordinates with content managers to ensure content conforms to Section 508, DoD, DFAS Site Office standards and policy, analytical visualizations, and content best practices.Utilizes expertise in interpreting, developing, and applying appropriate data to generate usable products that enable leaders to make informed decisions about the enterprise related to business processes, management, and efficiencies. Conducts studies, identifies trends, risks, and themes based on the data and information. The analyst applies scientific and statistical standards to evaluate data to develop high-priority analyses and metrics. The incumbent also supports larger workforce management initiatives by collecting and consolidating corresponding data to develop, prepare, and update comprehensive reports, charts, graphics, and presentations to illustrate findings.Counsels and advises others including Federal staff, and recipients to accomplish the program goals. Identifies areas for new content based on the needs of key business stakeholders for the purpose of accelerating decision time and increasing accountability. Manage full development life cycle using necessary software for hosting and facilitating web site communications to include analysis, planning, development, test, implementation, and maintenance. Designs and maintains related key performance indicators. Gathers specifications and requirements to create, business applications, data analytical dashboards and visualization solutions to support customer needs.Performs qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of National Guard programs (examples include Comptroller, Logistics, Real Property, Maintenance, and Human Resources). Applies appropriate program evaluation and measurement in order to prepare project papers and staff reports and provides briefings to JFHQ leaders, Staff personnel, unit/wing leaders, and respective program managers.Provides technical guidance in the development and review of policy and procedural issuances from the Department, the agency, and Operational Directorates related to data analysis. Reviews and comments on proposed changes in rules or regulations, conducts special studies, and prepares position papers and special reports. Responds to letters, memos, phone calls, emails, etc. with recipient and Federal staff.May have limited leader responsibilities. Distributes and balances workload among employees. Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees. May approve leave for assigned employees. Completes annual performance appraisals. Resolves simple complaints and grievances, referring the more serious ones to the supervisor. Recommends training needs for employees. Provides input to the supervisor concerning selections, promotions, reassignments, recognition of outstanding performance. Performs other duties as assigned.