Project Analyst (Remote)

Overview: 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.