Data Analyst - Senior

Brief Description

Sierra7, Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to provide data analysis for financial reporting to the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Finance to support the phased roll-out of iFAMS across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Position Responsibilities

• Obtain and analyze data using advanced computerized models and algorithms.
• Identify and extrapolate patterns in data using appropriate analytical methods.
• Translate mathematical findings into visualizations (charts, graphs, dashboards) for business audiences.
• Present analytical insights to project managers and stakeholders, influencing business model decisions.
• Support data profiling, cleansing, and validation for iFAMS data migration and quality improvement.
• Assist with business intelligence report development, validation, and documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams on iFAMS deployment tasks, including:
• Data management and cleansing
• Conversion and cut-over readiness
• Test script development and defect tracking
• Development of data-driven artifacts (e.g., reports, readiness assessments, strategy documents)
• Contribute to the development of training materials, reference guides, and stakeholder-facing content.
• Ensure all outputs meet 508 compliance standards.
  
  
  

Requirements

Skills:

• Strong, demonstrated data analysis skills with proficiency in data modeling and algorithmic extrapolation.
• Ability to create and interpret visual data representations using tools such as:
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Pyramid Analytics (preferred)
• Knowledge of data validation, profiling, and cleansing best practices.
• Experience working with VA information systems and databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams within large-scale federal projects.
• Experience with documentation tools and practices that support testing, reporting, and configuration validation.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (required).
• Minimum 8 years of experience performing data analysis in support of IT or financial management programs.
• Previous Veterans Health Administration (VHA) experience
• Prior experience supporting large federal deployments, especially within VA or other healthcare-related federal agencies.
• Exposure to business intelligence environments and large-scale data migration or transformation projects
  
  
  

Why Join Sierra7?

Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability

Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits

• Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Accident
• 401K
• Legal Assistance
• Financial Wellness
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Federal Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning Employee
• Referral Program
  
  
  

Summary

This posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of Sierra7, Inc. and will not be acknowledged or returned.

We will never send communications through any other domain, including @sierra7careers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com. ALL communications will come from a @sierra7.com domain. We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Sierra7 employee, please contact us at Talent.Acquisition@sierra7.com

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Sierra7 will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must be a US Citizen. This position is not a C2C opportunity.

Sierra7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled