Data Analyst

Overview

The Nakupuna Companies are a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned family of companies comprising large and 8(a) small businesses.  Our mission is to create and implement elegant solutions to the government’s most challenging problems while increasing economic opportunities for the Native Hawaiian community.  Over the past 10 years, Nakupuna has become a leader among NHOs and through our successes, the Nakupuna Foundation has given over $11MM to the Native Hawaiian community.

This Data Analyst position is part of a team that supports the USINDOPACOM Alpha contract. The ideal candidate excels in a dynamic environment, has strong analytical skills, and has experience supporting senior-level officials. This position requires a candidate who can analyze, synthesize, and transform complex data into digestible and informative visuals and recommendations. A self-starter, capable of seamless work as an individual or in a team environment will be most successful in this role.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Develop dashboards that visualize the agency’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and assess both operational and transformational performance.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define functional and technical requirements for Minimum Viable Product (MVP) dashboards, including software/tool selection.
• Utilize Power BI or Tableau to build MVP dashboards, to include development of wire frames and key metrics and gathering of stakeholder feedback.
• Lead dashboard roll-out, testing, and integration into pre-existing government systems. Receive and incorporate feedback on how the dashboard is utilized.
• Transform data sets through quantitative and qualitative analysis into insights and compelling visuals that help inform decision making.
• Interpret results from multiple sources using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining.
• Discover, validate, and prepare data sources and engage relevant data owners in requirements definition process. Develop solutions for filling in data gaps.
• Apply sound strategies for obtaining quality data from different sources, integrating, and developing actionable information to support quantitative analysis.
• Present data-driven insights and address questions from a non-technical audience.
• Effectively partner with a cross-contractor team while receiving input from a non-technical client.
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile and identify gaps, uncover unmet business needs, and work with others to create a finished solution.
• Work with executives and other business leaders to identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in data analysis and data management.
• Strong background in and 3+ years of experience in Qlik, Tableau and/or Power BI.
• Proficiency in SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Teams.
• Comfortable working with senior leaders and demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Critical thinking and analytical skills are a must.
• Ability to work in a team and as an individual contributor.
• Demonstrated experience compiling, organizing, and cleaning data for input into dashboards or business intelligence tools.
• Experience with SharePoint content management and programming languages, such as Python, SQL, and R, is preferred.

Education and Experience: This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. The following are desirable levels of experience:

• 3+ years of experience with data analytics tools such as Qlik, Tableau and/or Power BI
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Bachelor's degree required

Work Location: Work is performed in Honolulu, HI

Clearance:  Active TS/SCI security clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer. 

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 to $170,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.