Associate Data Analyst
Location: Remote Clearance Level: Active Secret
Overview
Rackner is seeking an Associate Data Analyst to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of enterprise analytics and business intelligence solutions using Power BI and governed data sources within the Microsoft Fabric environment.
The Associate Data Analyst will develop dashboards, reports, semantic models, and data visualizations supporting education, workforce, financial, procurement, and operational analytics. This role will work with senior analysts, data engineers, governance teams, and Government stakeholders to translate reporting needs into reliable and user-friendly analytics products.
The Associate Data Analyst will also support dashboard migration, requirements gathering, documentation, training materials, and self-service analytics initiatives.
Responsibilities
Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Microsoft Power BI
Build analytics products using governed data sources from the Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse
Build and maintain semantic models supporting standardized enterprise reporting
Develop calculated measures, KPIs, and reusable analytical logic using DAX
Use Power Query to prepare, transform, and validate data for analytics products
Support implementation and maintenance of row-level security and workspace access controls
Assist with dashboard and report migration from legacy environments to the modernized analytics platform
Validate migrated dashboards to ensure data accuracy, functionality, and alignment with user requirements
Develop and maintain analytics products supporting areas such as:
Student outcomes and performance
Assessment analytics
Enrollment and demographic trends
HR and workforce analytics
Financial reporting
Procurement and acquisition analysis
Operational and administrative reporting
Perform data analysis, validation, and reconciliation to identify inconsistencies or reporting issues
Support development and maintenance of KPI frameworks and standardized reporting definitions
Assist with self-service analytics enablement for business and operational users
Support evaluation of Copilot-assisted analytics and other AI-enabled business intelligence capabilities
Participate in requirements gathering sessions with Government and business stakeholders
Document current-state reporting processes, data needs, and analytical requirements
Translate stakeholder needs into analytics use cases, process flows, functional requirements, and acceptance criteria
Support user acceptance testing and validation of dashboards and reporting products
Develop user documentation, quick-reference guides, training materials, and other supporting documentation
Assist with analytics demonstrations, training sessions, and user adoption activities
Collaborate with Senior Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Governance Specialists, and source-system owners to resolve reporting and data issues
Support troubleshooting of dashboard, semantic model, data quality, and access-control issues
Maintain documentation for reports, data sources, business logic, KPIs, and analytics processes
Follow established analytics, governance, visualization, and data quality standards
Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Power BI
Experience developing dashboards, reports, and data visualizations
Working knowledge of DAX and calculated measures
Experience with Power Query or comparable data transformation tools
SQL proficiency for querying, validating, and analyzing data
Experience developing reports for diverse technical and non-technical user audiences
Understanding of data visualization and dashboard design principles
Ability to analyze data and identify trends, inconsistencies, and reporting issues
Experience gathering or documenting business and reporting requirements
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams and business stakeholders
Active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Fabric
Experience working with Fabric Lakehouse data sources
Experience building or maintaining Power BI semantic models
Familiarity with row-level security and Power BI workspace permissions
Experience supporting dashboard migrations or reporting modernization initiatives
Familiarity with education data, student information systems, or education analytics
Familiarity with federal reporting requirements or Government data environments
Experience with student outcomes, assessment, enrollment, HR, financial, or procurement analytics
Familiarity with self-service analytics concepts
Exposure to Copilot-assisted analytics or other AI-enabled business intelligence tools
Experience developing user guides, training materials, or analytics documentation
About Rackner Rackner is a software consultancy focused on building mission-critical systems for the U.S. government. Our teams work across cloud platforms, DevSecOps, AI/ML, distributed systems, and modern software engineering initiatives supporting federal agencies and national security missions. Rackner engineers and technical teams collaborate closely with leadership, program teams, and mission stakeholders to design, demonstrate, and improve software systems that address complex operational challenges.
Benefits & Perks At Rackner, we believe that when our people grow, our company grows with them, and we are committed to supporting their growth, development and success. We are proud to offer a creative and forward-thinking environment that includes:
- Company-supported certifications aligned to current and future program work,
including cloud, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, security, AI/ML, project management, and related technical areas
- Clear advancement tracks and future leadership opportunities
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Home-office equipment plan and remote work support
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement
- Weekly pay schedule and modern perks, including team events
Equal Opportunity Rackner is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.