Data Analyst

Job Description

Data Analyst | Steampunk

The Tone:
This is a full-time Data Analyst role at Steampunk, located in El Paso, TX. Steampunk is an employee-owned federal contractor specializing in homeland security, federal civilian, health, and DoD sectors, applying a Human-Centered delivery methodology to address client challenges. This position is critical for providing data analysis directly supporting law enforcement operations, playing a vital role in national security. The work involves complex investigative data expertise and analytical skills within high-pressure, mission-critical environments to aid ongoing criminal and civil investigations. The role seeks a technologist who excels in communication, customer service, and problem-solving with data.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Rotating Shift
• Location: El Paso, TX (On-site)
• Pay: $35000–$60000 yearly
• Team: Data Exploitation Practice
• Mission: Provide critical investigative data analysis and support for ongoing criminal and civil law enforcement operations.
• Tech Stack: MS Excel, Power BI, optical character readers, scanners, digital cameras

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze Data: Compile and analyze data from diverse sources to identify trends and assess accuracy for investigative use.
• Support Investigations: Collaborate with teams to examine data from criminal and civil cases, developing methods to utilize information effectively.
• Ensure Data Quality: Conduct quality control on findings and regularly report progress to leadership, ensuring data integrity and relevancy.
• Manage Data Entry: Input data from various formats into large-scale systems using appropriate tools for processing.
• Communicate with Agencies: Provide direct support to law enforcement agencies, managing data and communications efficiently under pressure.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of professional work experience, or 5 years of equivalent work experience without a degree. Candidates must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET US government clearance, which includes a government background investigation.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year (with degree) or 5 years (without degree) of experience using data analytic and visualization tools such as MS Excel or Power BI to design charts, create formulas, and analyze unstructured data. This experience can be job-based or education-based.
• Skills: Proven ability to multi-task effectively in high-pressure environments while maintaining clear communications with stakeholders. Strong analytical skills are essential for identifying trends, gaps, and ensuring data accuracy. The role also requires excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Bonus: Prior experience providing support to a 24/7 law enforcement operations unit, or a military or law enforcement background or exposure. Preferred qualifications also include documenting processes and developing SOPs for data handling, and demonstrated experience in reverse engineering and validating data processes. The ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-paced environment and communicate findings effectively during briefings and meetings is also a plus.