What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data and Process Analyst position at FiberTEK?
Job Title
Data and Process Analyst
Location
Aberdeen Proving Ground - Aberdeen, MD 21005 US (Primary)
Job Description
Fibertek is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. As the Data and Process Analyst for the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), you will be a cornerstone for our programs' management and administrative support. This will involve collecting, processing, and performing statistical analyses on large datasets to discover useful information, suggest conclusions, and support decision-making. It encompasses various techniques under various umbrellas, such as descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and inferential statistics, to interpret and understand the patterns and behaviors within data. Data analysis aims to extract actionable insights from raw data that can influence strategies and operations. You will also streamline business processes and procedures to obtain, collect, process, and interpret the data to improve the outcomes and performance of the team, participants, and customers. Your role will involve close collaboration with regional teams to bolster the effectiveness of ARL Educational Outreach Office programs and activities.
As the Process Analyst, you will review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and operational needs. You will document requirements, define scope and objectives, and formulate systems to parallel overall business strategies. You will coordinate with departmental heads, executives, and other stakeholders to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and improve operational effectiveness.
This position is housed within ARL's Research Business Directorate (RBD), Strategic Partners Division, Educational Outreach Office. In this role, you will work alongside mission partners to advance the ARL Outreach Portfolio under the guidance and administration of the ARL's Educational Outreach Program Office.
A Data Analyst systematically collects, processes, and performs statistical analyses on data sets. Their roles include :
- Data Cleaning and Preparation : This involves filtering the data, handling missing values, and preparing the dataset for analysis to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Data Exploration and Analysis : Analysts use statistical tools and techniques to explore and analyze data, identifying patterns, relationships, and trends.
- Data Visualization : They create visual representations of data findings through charts, graphs, and dashboards to make the data understandable at a glance.
- Reporting : Data analysts prepare reports and presentations to communicate the insights and findings from the data to stakeholders, which can influence policy and decision-making processes.
- Collaboration : They often work with other departments to understand their data needs and help them make informed decisions based on data insights.
Responsibilities :
A business Process Analyst plays a crucial role in identifying areas for improvement in existing jobs, analyzing data, and gathering requirements for process enhancements. They are responsible for designing and implementing efficient workflows and procedures and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful process changes. This strategy involves automation and program implementation.
One of the primary responsibilities of a business process analyst is to identify areas within an organization's processes that can be improved. They carefully examine each step of the existing processes, looking for bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or outdated practices that hinder productivity. By conducting thorough evaluations and analyzing data, they gain insights into where improvements can be made in jobs, automation, strategy, and program.
To effectively identify jobs and develop a strategy, business process analysts employ various search techniques such as conducting interviews with employees involved in the processes, observing operations firsthand, and reviewing documentation related to current procedures. This comprehensive approach allows them to have a holistic understanding of the organization's workflow and incorporate automation where necessary.
Job Requirements
Experience Required :
Data Analyst Technical Skills :
Process Analyst Technical Skills :
FIBERTEK, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems providing our DoD, NASA and aerospace customers discriminating capabilities. We pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.
Fibertek, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us at hr@fibertek.com.
