Data Reporting Specialist

Markon is seeking a highly-skilled Data Reporting Specialist/Data Scientist, responsible for creating and maintaining reports, data visualizations, and dashboards using HR data sources for our client in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in data analytics and reporting, combined with strategic planning and development skills.

Create and maintain a pipeline to ingest data from various HR data sources using SQL, Python, Excel and Tableau Prep.
• Design and develop high-quality reports and data visualizations for HR officers and Agency senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain premade reports for HR officers.
• Analyze and validate data to ensure accuracy and adherence to client business rules and best practices.
• Communicate complex data insights to stakeholders through clear and concise reports and presentations.
• Balance stakeholder requests with primary job functions and priorities.

Required Qualifications:

Clearance, Education, and Experience:

• An Active TS/SCI with an FSP (preferrably from this client).
• Bachelor's degree in a qualitative field (e.g., computer science, data management, statistics).
• At least three years of experience in data analytics or reporting role, preferably in HR or related field.

Technical:

• At least three years of experience in:
  • Tableau (reporting, dashboards and data visualizations),
  • SQL (data modeling, query optimization),
  • Python (data manipulation, analysis, pipeline development),
  • Excel (data analysis),
  • PowerPoint (presentation design and development).
• Experience with data structures and the ability to quickly learn client data systems and structures.

Data Analytics and Reporting:

• Expertise in data analytics reporting and ability to create and maintain reports based on client requests.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques, including the ability to create interactive dashboards.

Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience communicating directly with stakeholders.
• Ability to balance stakeholder requests with primary job functions and priorities.

Data Quality and Validation:

• Attention to detail and ability to self-correct and analyze data to ensure accuracy and adherence to client business rules and best practices.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certification in data visualization or data science (e.g., Tableau Certified Data Analyst, Certified Data Scientist).
• Client Systems and HR Data:
  • Familiarity with client or government data systems,
  • Experience working with HR data and PII training,
  • Experience with HR data systems and software (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft).
• Familiarity with data governance and data quality best practices.

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Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays