Data Analyst - Program Integration Office

Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
  
  

Responsibilities

The Data Integration Group is looking for a Data Analyst who will support the Program Integration Office (PIO) generation of metrics, dashboards and reports that will enable data-driven decisions and efficient work-flow management. Key responsibilities will include leading data improvement initiatives, design, and operation of metric suites in Power BI, and database integration. This role requires expertise in data mining, modeling, validation, analysis, and visualization.

Key Responsibilities

• Document entity relationship diagrams and design data models within PowerBI.
• Writes SQL queries to perform data mining and validation utilizing PL/SQL and MySQL.
• Prepare user operating instructions for PowerBI Dashboards.
• Prepares time and cost estimates and schedules for Dashboard and metric suite development and maintenance or modification tasks.
• Coordinates with IT personnel to identify data requirements.
• Participates in software development and support personnel defining software requirements for development, maintenance or improvements.
• Coordinates or develops and implements plans for data validation tests between multiple databases and PowerBI Dashboards.
• Provide instruction on PowerBI dashboard end user operation, data lineage, and data mining practices.
• Resolves PowerBI Dashboard issues that arise from operations and end user feedback.
• May provide support to the User Support Training organization.
• May design, code, test, debug, document and maintain programs / dashboards.
• May use CASE tools.
• May provide guidance, training, and assistance to other IT personnel.
• May prepare specifications from which programs will be written.
• May plan and coordinate data-related activities, including:
• Coordinating requests for access to data
• Developing and implementing data administration standards regarding validation, integrity, storage, and security of data; internal object naming conventions, and data access methods
• Developing strategic and functional plans for the evolution of data and information architecture
• Resolving issues associated with data administration
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field or equivalent training and experience with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of technical principles, theories, standards, practices and procedures in software development or database administration.
• Experience in tools and technology used by NNSS.
• Ability to lead projects that may involve other IT sections, other departments, and consultants.
• Ability to manage increasing number of tasks.
• Ability to support multiple software applications or database platforms.
• Demonstrate good analytical skills.
• Ability to solve design problems.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate technical trouble shooting skills.
• Demonstrate testing and debugging skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of SQL Server and Oracle relational databases.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with project management and / or EVMS data is preferred.
• The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
  
  

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy L Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709 , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $36.11 - $54.17.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.