Data Analyst – CBS, USDA, FSA

by | Aug 24, 2023 | Uncategorized

Job Description

Data Analyst – CBS USDA FSA

locations

REMOTE

time type Full time

job requisition id R4940

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SUMMARY

The Data Analyst will provide research support, analyze information sources, produce reports to assist decision making and technical assistance for USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), Farm Loan Programs (FLP). Works on the Security Inspection and Operational Review program assessment data in support of multiple pilot programs. Data captured and analyzed will showcase key findings of the pilot program and be presented to the National USDA office for decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Works with the state field offices and contract team to receive regular data updates from the pilot programs, records and organizes data, and loads data into collection site.
  • Supports the Project Manager administrator in maintaining the consolidated dataset for all pilot programs.
  • Creates, maintains, and executes a data collection procedure and filing system to support the pilot programs and state field offices and other tools as needed.
  • Assists with developing monthly data reports and requests, on both a recurring and as-needed basis.
  • Provides ongoing user support and troubleshooting.
  • Assists with developing data tracking procedures and protocols for pilot program for program follow-Up and for future phase decision making.
  • Monitors data integrity of information captured and recorded in pilot programs and notify appropriate personnel of data impairments.
  • Supports team requests with analysis and evaluation of data captured from pilot programs.
  • Assesses adequacy of existing data for reporting requests.
  • Assists team with troubleshooting technical issues, conducting queries, and retrieving data from various systems.
  • Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
  • Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
  • Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.

CNI CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

COMPLIANCE

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree and at five (5) years’ of government experience. Experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment required.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

  • Knowledge/experience with Microsoft Professional Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
  • Excellent oral, written, presentation and communication skills.
  • Excellent facilitation and collaboration skills.
  • Proven ability to take ownership of deliverables and drive successful execution.
  • Ability to negotiate with peers and senior leaders to come to an agreed upon and productive solution to business problems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.
  • Technical proficiency regarding database design development, data models, techniques for data mining, and segmentation.
  • Experience in handling reporting packages like Business Objects, programming (Javascript, XML, or ETL frameworks), databases.
  • Proficiency in statistics and statistical packages like Excel, SPSS, SAS to be used for data set analyzing.
  • Knowledge of data visualization software like Tableau.
  • Knowledge of how to create and apply the most accurate algorithms to datasets in order to find solutions.
  • Exceptional customer service skills with ability to build positive, professional relationships.
  • Ability to communicate/explain technical information clearly and concisely to a broad range of people with varying levels of technical expertise.
  • Exceptional organization skills with ability to prioritize tasks and to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative, team environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

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