Data Analyst

Job Description

Amida Technology Solutions is a DC-based software services company focused on the most difficult problems in data interoperability, exchange, governance, and security. We design, develop, and deploy software solutions that collect, reconcile, and transform data for business intelligence, predictive analytics, and decision support. We specialize in taking data from inception to impact.

Our team is comprised of creative, forward thinkers who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to make a difference in people's lives and have a positive impact on our country. We offer an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment that values fresh ideas, candid conversations, and authentic teamwork.

Amida is currently looking for a Data Analyst to join our team in Washington, DC, hybrid, or remote.

What you will do:

Amida's Data Analysts work across our client engagements, providing expertise in data collection, data analysis, data mapping, data profiling, data mining and data modeling. You will be responsible for inspecting, cleansing, transforming and modeling data and will address issues related to data completeness and quality. You will work directly with our software development team to ensure that we are creating best-in-class solutions to solve our customers' complex data challenges.

Required Skills:

B.S. in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics

Minimum 3 years of recent professional experience in data science, data mining and/or data analysis

Experience in data migration to include data mapping and data profiling

Ability to conduct data profiling and predictive analysis using a variety of standard tools

Programming proficiency in a subset of Python, R, and/or Java

Exposure to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud-based systems

Exposure to large-scale data analysis systems, such as Hadoop, Pig, Scala, Spark or MPP databases

Experience with data visualization tools and methodologies

Ability to communicate concisely and persuasively with software engineers and clients

Preferred Skills:

M.S. or in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics

Prior experience with metadata management to include meta tagging

Experience with machine learning, natural language, and statistical analysis methods to include classification, collaborative filtering, association rules, sentiment analysis, topic modeling, time-series analysis, regression, statistical inference, and validation methods

Communication is the key to success at Amida. Our people are known for their can-do attitude and their ability to work effectively with client teams. We pride ourselves on having a collegial, multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds and experience. Our best team members pay intense attention to detail in all aspects of their work, have a strong sense of initiative, and are willing to be opinionated about the best ways of doing things. A sense of humor is an asset at Amida.

We help solve the biggest challenges in data management. If you're looking for an opportunity to help important organizations get their data right, we hope you'll forward your resume and let us know why this role appeals to you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Amida Technology Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity of ideas and people.