POSITION SUMMARY:

GoldenWolf is seeking a Data Analyst who will harness data insights to pinpoint opportunities for optimizing Defense Health Agency (DHA) resources, enhance healthcare delivery, and drive cost containment across multiple DHA programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years’ experience working in healthcare and facility data quality improvement.
• Two (2) years’ experience developing and deploying clinical performance metrics preferred.
• Three (3) years’ experience with basic SQL for data manipulation and/or SAS statistical analysis software packages.
• One (1) year of software management and data retrieval experience.
• 2 years of statistical language experience, such as R, Python, SPSS, or SAS, preferred.
• Knowledge of relational database software, SQL
• Experience in applied statistics using R, Python, SPSS, SAS, or other statistical programs.
• Experience in using medical/clinical/health data, and healthcare data analysis.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in health services research, Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics,
• Computer Science, Business Administration, Management, Economics, or a related quantitative field of study.
• Previous participation in an advanced training/program in their area of expertise is required or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

TOOLS & TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Advanced SQL programming on enterprise and tactical infrastructures.
• Proficiency in open-source statistical packages (R, Python) and commercial analytics/visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, MS Excel).
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite/Microsoft 365 and relational database management.
• Domain Knowledge & Governance
• Familiarity with the Military Health System (MHS) and Defense Health Agency (DHA) direct-care and purchased-care delivery models.
• Knowledge of healthcare data sources (e.g., M2, MDR, MIP, GENESIS, DMHRSi, DMLSS-FM, LogiCole, RPAD).
• Awareness of information systems security principles to ensure compliance with data-security best practices.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & SOFT SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities; skilled at critical evaluation and developing mitigation strategies.
• Proven capacity to manage multiple tasks under aggressive deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver on time and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to advocate recommendations persuasively at all organizational levels.

01) Data Modeling & Management

• Build and maintain data models using facilities, environmental, clinical, operational, personnel, and cost/expense data.
• Develop system data models to support descriptive and predictive analysis of DHA facilities and healthcare systems.
• Design and maintain thorough documentation of database processes, including data mapping, data dictionaries, and entity-relationship diagrams.

02) Data Processing & ETL

• Load, process, standardize, and integrate data using SQL queries, stored procedures, and ETL best practices.
• Validate, manipulate, and analyze large datasets and “big data” sources to ensure accuracy, applicability, and efficiency.
• Test and evaluate new software packages, data tools, and automation scripts for data extraction.

03) Analytical & Statistical Techniques

• Perform analytical studies using descriptive, multivariate, and predictive modeling techniques.
• Explore data to identify trends, relationships, and improvement opportunities based on leadership direction and FE data.
• Build, assess, and monitor predictive models; automate generation of performance metrics and model updates.

04) Reporting & Communication

• Prepare briefing charts, fact sheets, staff reports, and presentations that clearly convey findings, recommendations, and actionable insights.
• Synthesize disparate data into concise, authoritative reports and position papers for tactical and strategic decision making.
• Lead or participate in working groups; consult with clients and colleagues to align analysis with business needs.

Job Type: COA - Contingent On Award of this project
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% of worktime