Data Operations Analyst

Junior Data Operations Analyst

Required Skills & ExperienceRequirements • Experience: 2+ years of experience in data operations, systems analysis, data engineering support, or a closely related technical role. • DRRS & Military Readiness Expertise: Prior direct operational experience with the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) or Service-specific variants is highly prioritized. Candidates should possess a strong foundational understanding of how military units calculate and submit readiness data (such as Personnel, Equipment, and Unit Readiness metrics). • Basic Technical Aptitude: Foundational understanding of how data moves between systems (ETL/ELT concepts, databases, or basic SQL). • Familiarity with Cloud Concepts: Basic awareness of cloud computing environments (experience with or academic exposure to the Microsoft Azure ecosystem is a plus). • Problem-Solving & Eagerness to Learn: Strong logical thinking and troubleshooting skills, with a keen interest in learning enterprise-level data pipeline monitoring tools (Azure Data Factory, Azure Log Analytics). • Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical issues systematically and collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team. • Security Clearance: Active Secret security clearance required.

30-45h Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

Nice to Have Skills & ExperienceAdditional Qualifications • DoD Readiness Systems (Highly Desired): Prior experience utilizing DRRS at the unit, command, or Service level, Direct operational familiarity with the Defense Readiness Reporting System - Army (DRRS-A), the Navy Readiness Reporting Enterprise (NRRE), or related readiness systems during military service or previous contracting work. • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related discipline; OR equivalent military operational experience (e.g., Yeoman, Personnel Specialist, Operations Specialist, Unit Readiness NCO, or Junior Officer with firsthand DRRS duties).

Job DescriptionThe Junior Data Operations Analyst will serve as an essential operational support pillar of the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) Data Operations Team. This is an entry-level position designed for a motivated individual—such as a transitioning military veteran with hands-on readiness reporting experience or a recent college graduate in a technical discipline—who has used or is familiar with DRRS or military readiness. Working under the mentorship of the DRRS Data Operations Lead, the successful candidate will assist in the day-to-day monitoring, maintenance, and documentation of data ingestion and normalization pipelines. This role is crucial to ensuring that high-quality, fresh readiness data flows uninterrupted to military decision-makers. Over time, the junior analyst will be trained in modern cloud data architecture (Microsoft Azure) and participate in strategic initiatives, including migrating legacy feeds to DoD enterprise data platforms like Advana and the Warfighter/Workforce Data Platform (WDP).

Responsibilities

1. Real-Time Pipeline Monitoring and Operations • Monitor Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipeline execution status and Azure Event Hubs streaming health daily, noting and logging any interruptions or anomalies. • Assist in documenting pipeline failures, collecting error logs, and executing initial, basic troubleshooting steps under the guidance of senior team members. • Ensure all technical incidents, root causes, and corrective actions are thoroughly documented in the team's operations log.
2. Source Integration and Connector Support • Support engineers in maintaining data connectors to external source systems. • Assist in mapping and documenting data flows from emerging source systems to support the onboarding of new data streams. • Participate in learning and assisting with the migration of direct-to-Service data feeds over to consolidated Advana/WDP hosted sources.
3. Data Freshness and Alert Management • Daily monitor the data freshness to verify that all integrated readiness data sources are updating within expected intervals. • Flag overdue data sources, initiate basic diagnostic checks, and escalate persistent freshness bottlenecks to senior analysts for resolution. • Help track and compile reporting-cycle latency metrics to ensure the team meets critical readiness reporting windows.
4. Data Quality Framework Operations • Conduct daily routine reviews of source and domain-specific data quality scores, flagging any downward trends or quality anomalies. • Support the daily management of the records queue, identifying records flagged for quality issues and preparing draft notifications for the Data Operations Manager to review. • Assist in gathering and organizing weekly quality metrics to support the production of the monthly Data Quality Trend Report.
5. Data Governance and Information Exchange • Assist in updating the DRRS metadata catalog within established timelines when system-wide schema modifications occur. • Support monthly data lineage validations by reviewing data flow paths and verifying that origin and transformation logs are accurate. • Assist in organizing and maintaining the DRRS Business Glossary, ensuring data definitions are kept up to date across quarterly reviews.