Defense Medical Data Analyst (LogiCole)

General Information Job Code: CIT-DB-04T Location: Client/Fort Detrick, MDEmployee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular Telework: None/Client Site Citizenship: Required by ContractClearance: Public Trust Salary Range: $118,168.87 - $135,894.20Are you passionate about using data to drive insights, improve processes, and support mission-critical decision-making in federal health logistics environments?Ripple Effect is seeking a Defense Medical Data Analyst to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Medical Logistics (MEDLOG) Directorate. This role will focus on analyzing, organizing, and visualizing data to support operational reporting, logistics planning, and decision-making. The Data Analyst will work closely with stakeholders to transform data into actionable insights while supporting ongoing data improvement and reporting efforts across MEDLOG systems.ResponsibilitiesData Analysis & Reporting: Analyze and interpret data to support medical logistics operations, including inventory management, supply chain performance, and financial tracking. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using tools such as Tableau and Power BI to provide actionable insights for stakeholdersData Management & Integration: Support the collection, organization, and preparation of data from multiple systems such as DML-ES, JMAR/LogiCole, BCS, and MIP. Perform data cleaning, validation, and transformation to ensure accuracy and consistency across reporting outputsOperational Support & Decision Making: Provide data-driven insights to support logistics planning and operational decision-making. Respond to ad hoc data requests and assist leadership with analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvementProcess Improvement & Automation Support: Assist in improving and standardizing reporting processes, including transitioning manual or Excel-based workflows into more efficient data solutions. Support automation efforts and help improve the usability and performance of analytics productsCommunication & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with government stakeholders and internal teams to understand data needs, clarify requirements, and present findings in a clear and actionable manner for both technical and non-technical audiencesDocumentation & Data Governance Support: Maintain documentation of data sources, methodologies, and reporting processes. Support data governance practices by ensuring proper data handling, consistency, and adherence to DoD and DHA standardsRequirementsMinimum Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Logistics, Information Systems, or a related fieldMinimum of four (4) years of experience in data analysis, data engineering, analytics, reporting or related rolesPrevious experience supporting federal agencies or military logisticsBasic RequirementsExperience working with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization toolsProficiency in SQL and/or Excel for data analysis and reportingFamiliarity with data cleaning, validation, and transformation techniquesBasic understanding of databases and data structuresStrong attention to detail and ability to ensure data accuracyStrong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple prioritiesExperience working in a federal or regulated environment Intermediate experience with Office 365 tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OutlookSkills That Set You ApartExperience working with DHA, DoD, or medical logistics systems (e.g., DML-ES, JMAR/LogiCole)Experience supporting data reporting and dashboard development in logistics or healthcare environmentsBasic experience with Python or other data analysis toolsExperience supporting process improvements or automation initiativesFamiliarity with FISMA or federal data compliance requirementsIntermediate experience with AI tools, including their limitations and risks, and how they can be applied to support database management tasks. BenefitsRipple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.