Data Analyst — United States

About The Company

LMI is a forward-thinking digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact through innovation and speed. We invest in technology and prototypes ahead of need, delivering commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready artificial intelligence to federal agencies at commercial speed. Our expertise spans defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors, where we help agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

About The Role

LMI is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to support a major office at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role focuses on data analysis, reporting, business process improvement, and Microsoft Power Platform solutions to drive operational improvement and digital modernization. The analyst will translate business and mission questions into clear data and reporting requirements, assess data quality, and deliver accurate, decision-ready dashboards and reports. Responsibilities include independent ownership of complex multi-source analysis and Power Platform tasks, documentation, testing, data maintenance, stakeholder coordination, and request tracking. The analyst will collaborate closely with project managers, developers, technical teams, and VA stakeholders to shape analytical approaches, ensure quality outputs, and communicate findings in clear, accessible language.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or Business Analytics.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, operational analytics, or business analysis.

• Hands-on experience with Power BI, including report and dashboard creation, data connection, and building visuals and calculations.

• Proficient in writing SQL queries to extract, filter, and join data; understanding relational tables and keys.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel for formulas, data manipulation, and quality checks.

• Ability to gather requirements, document processes, and translate stakeholder needs into actionable tasks.

• Experience with detailed operational support such as data entry, documentation, ticket management, and coordination.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong data-quality judgment, attention to detail, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities independently and communicate assumptions or limitations clearly.

• Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

• Desired qualifications include experience with Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse, Jira, Azure DevOps, Aha!, Power Query, basic HTML/JavaScript, federal client support, healthcare data familiarity, UI/UX concepts, and relevant Microsoft certifications.

• Master’s degree and experience in peer review or mentoring are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and visualizations connecting to approved data sources.

• Write and adapt SQL queries to extract, filter, join, and validate data across multiple sources.

• Perform data entry, cleansing, reconciliation, validation, and quality checks; identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Translate stakeholder questions into data requirements, metrics, business rules, and reporting outputs.

• Support configuration and maintenance of Power Apps, Dataverse tables/forms, and Power Automate workflows.

• Assist with testing, user acceptance testing, issue reproduction, and documentation of defects and change requests.

• Create, update, prioritize, and track work items through sprint or delivery cycles using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.

• Coordinate with client stakeholders and teammates to track requests, status, dependencies, and follow-ups; communicate progress and escalate blockers.

• Use Excel, Power Query, and other tools for basic analysis, manipulation, and recurring reporting support.

• Maintain accurate process documentation, user guides, standard operating procedures, and project materials.

• Own assigned analysis and reporting work through delivery, perform quality reviews, improve team standards, and provide peer review as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $70,000 - $118,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Opportunity to work remotely within the United States.

• Engagement with impactful federal projects supporting veterans and government modernization.

• Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

• Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions in the federal space.

Equal Opportunity

LMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.