Project Analyst (Remote)

GovCIO is currently hiring for Technical Analyst to review data to ensure timely completion of objectives. This position will be fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

The Technical Analyst will work in a dynamic and learning-focused environment where client needs evolve quickly. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a willingness to grow technical skills. Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing datasets to help verify accuracy, completeness, and alignment with business and analytical requirements.
• Assisting in monitoring data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and system outputs to identify basic inconsistencies or anomalies.
• Documenting data findings, observations, and issues while collaborating with engineering, development, and QA teams on resolutions.
• Supporting requirements gathering by helping translate business needs into clear functional and technical tasks.
• Contributing to data modernization and process improvement efforts with guidance from senior team members.
• Maintaining project documentation, status updates, and metrics tracking.
• Supporting root-cause analysis efforts by gathering information and summarizing findings.
• Participating in testing activities, including data validation, functional checks, and user acceptance testing.
• Following established security, governance, and quality standards within federal guidelines.

Collaboration & Agile Delivery
Working within Agile and iterative delivery frameworks such as SAFe, Lean Kanban, and DevSecOps, the Technical Analyst will:

• Participate in sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups.
• Assist in tracking risks, dependencies, action items, and issue logs.
• Contribute ideas and observations to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, data engineers, and other stakeholders to support successful delivery.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, analytical, or related field, with 5+ years (or commensurate experience).
• Foundational understanding or coursework exposure to:
  • Azure Data Lake
  • Azure Databricks
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Data Mesh or distributed data architecture concepts
• Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new tools and technologies in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a remote team.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / Suitability clearance.
• Exposure to or interest in working within a federal or civil agency environment (Veterans Affairs experience preferred but not required).

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with Jira or other Agile work management tools.
• Exposure to data quality concepts, metadata practices, or governance frameworks through coursework, internships, or projects.
• Basic understanding of cloud concepts, ETL/ELT workflows, or software development lifecycle principles.

Posted Salary Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.