Data Analyst

Job Summary

Aptive is seeking a Data Analyst to support VHA in conducting quantitative analysis of health care data for program evaluation purposes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review evaluation design plans and identify appropriate data sets for analysis.
• Extract, build and analyze data from various VA data sources.
• Create custom SAS and/or SQL code for querying and compiling data.
• Utilize SAS/SQL/Python to create programs to run statistical data models.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other internal/external contracting teams to analyze data to determine appropriate success metrics.
• Document and report the findings based on the analysis and show year over year trends in program impact.
• Prepare briefings, studies, reports, and other deliverables for presentation to senior client officials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics or related field
• 2-5 years of experience developing and supporting SAS, SQL and/or Python data analysis.
• Ability to obtain a government clearance
• Experience building interactive data visualizations and dashboards and similar tools to communicate key operational metrics to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze health care data and communicate results, issues, risks, and impacts in a simple, concise manner to a diverse audience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and with team members from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Technical writing skills to support development of business cases for policy transformation efforts.

Desired Qualifications

• Minor/specialization/course work in Data Analytics or Data Science
• Federal Government Consulting experience
• Experience working with VHA data sets from the Corporate Data Warehouse (CDW)

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We're advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

COVID 19 Vaccine Statement

This position supports a federal government contract and is subject to government vaccination mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status and proof of vaccination, or an adjudicated accommodation may be required for employment.