Data Analyst - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proficient Data Analyst to support the evaluation of mental health care and suicide prevention programs for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The successful candidate will perform data analysis, data cleansing, and methodology integration tasks under the supervision of the Lead Quantitative Social Scientist. This role is critical for ensuring the quality and integrity of data used in evaluations mandated by the Clay Hunt Act and Hannon Act.

In Short

• Utilize and manage diverse data sets provided by VA’s Office of Mental Health and Office of Suicide Prevention.
• Implement data cleansing and manipulation to ensure data quality.
• Conduct statistical analyses and generate analytical data sets.
• Run tests to validate the quality of data sets.
• Maintain and update databases for secure and accessible data storage.
• Support the evaluation of mental health care and suicide prevention programs.
• Prepare data-driven reports and visualizations.
• Communicate data inaccuracies and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Ensure analytical work complies with research standards.
• Ability to pass a government background investigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in data analysis and management.
• Proficiency in SAS, SQL, R, and Python.
• Experience with Tableau and Power BI for data visualization.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
• Must be a U.S. citizen for background investigation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range.
• Opportunity to work on impactful government programs.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to mental health and suicide prevention initiatives.