About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1557

Job Title: Sr. Business Analyst

Location: Arlington, VA; Hybrid - 2 Days On Site

Clearance Level: Active Public Trust

### Job Description

The Sr. Business Data Analyst will provide data governance and analytics support to USMS by implementing and maintaining effective data governance frameworks and compliance while also delivering insightful business intelligence reports designed to empower informed decision makers.

### Education and Background

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning.

o 5+ years of experience with data architecture, data management, data analysis, IT process reengineering, systems analysis, design, and implementation, and data modeling.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Management Responsibilities:

Develop, refine, and implement organization-wide data governance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security.

Collaborate and work with business users and IT partners to remediate identified gaps, using both manual and automated solutions.

Conduct regular data audits and assessments to identify and rectify data issues and discrepancies.

Provide consultation and direct support to product owners, developers, business analysts, end users, and other customers to further data governance program initiatives.

Create, refine, and document team business processes (e.g., in Standard Operating Procedures and/or process diagrams) in a highly flexible environment.

Coordinate with other team members to reach project milestones and deadlines. Technical Responsibilities:

Perform data cleansing and standardization (e.g., removing duplicates, sanitization), assessing data quality, and eliminating irrelevant data to identify and interpret data patterns and trends.

Plan and execute data migration strategies from legacy systems to modern databases.

Assess data repositories for compliance with data governance policies and standards.

Create database queries using ANSI SQL or other programming languages.

Create reports/dashboards leveraging Power BI.

Analyze data from various systems and formats and audit databases regularly to maintain data quality.

Ensure data integrity and data standards within databases.

Provide enterprise data solutions and enhance reporting capabilities.

Maintain current databases and database objects.

Identify areas for improvement in the current process.

Recommend processes and create reports to continuously monitor data quality.

### Years of Experience

### Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills and Qualifications

Hands-on experience with:

o Data migration/integration of multiple data sources into a single repository.

o Data Analysis

o SQL programming language (e.g., ANSI SQL)

Familiarity with:

o Reporting/ad-hoc analysis tools such as Tableau, Power BI

Knowledge of:

o Master Data Management principles

o Data Integration and Data Migration

o Microsoft Power Apps

Expert knowledge of:

o MS Office Suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint)

o Excellent communication, consultation, conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation skills.

Able to:

o Contribute to creating, refining, and documenting team business processes (e.g., in SOPs, design documents, process diagrams, etc.) in a highly flexible environment.

o Be flexible and able to thrive in a time-sensitive environment to meet strict deadlines with sudden and unpredictable needs.

o Independently synthesize unstructured feedback from stakeholders and consider relevant data to present quality business solutions.

Proven problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to think out of the box and generate creative solutions; ability to break a complex problem down into its component parts and arrive at the appropriate solution in a timely fashion.

Positive attitude, averse to the status quo, always looking to improve current processes and procedures; ability to see opportunities for change, capitalize on them, and implement them when appropriate for the benefit of the organization.

A self-starter with a strong work ethic who sets high standards for self and others and demonstrates enthusiasm for the mission of the team.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.

### Preferred Skills

Knowledge of external data standardization and exchange organizations such as NIEM, FBI CJIS, and ISO.

Knowledge of SQL Server 2016 Master Data Services (MDS).

Knowledge of database and programming tools such as SQL Server and Visual Studio.

Knowledge of Amazon S3 and AWS Athena query tool.

Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio.

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Work is primarily performed in a general office or remote environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and video conferencing systems. The work is largely sedentary but may require occasional standing or walking for meetings, presentations, or events (up to 10% of the time).

The working environment is generally favorable, with adequate lighting, temperature control, and minimal exposure to noise, dust, or other hazards.

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Sr. Business Analyst

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