Data Analyst

The Data Analyst supports the planning and execution of data migration and data quality activities for a large-scale Microsoft-based modernization initiative. Working under the direction of the Data Migration Lead, this role is responsible for analyzing source systems, profiling data, documenting business rules, and supporting migration planning and execution activities.The Data Analyst will work with business stakeholders and technical teams to understand data structures, relationships, and usage patterns across legacy and modern platforms. Responsibilities include data profiling, source-to-target mapping, data quality assessment, validation planning, reconciliation support, and documentation of migration requirements.During migration execution, the Data Analyst will assist with data cleansing, validation, testing, and issue resolution activities to ensure migrated data is accurate, complete, and fit for operational use. The role will collaborate closely with application, integration, testing, and reporting teams to support Agile delivery schedules and evolving business priorities.The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with both business users and technical teams to solve data-related challenges.Required Skills4+ years of experience in data analysis, data migration, or data managementExperience working with Microsoft technologies, including SQL Server, Azure SQL, Dataverse, Azure Data Services, etc.Experience analyzing complex data structures and relationshipsExperience with data profiling, cleansing, and validation activitiesExperience documenting business rules and data requirementsExperience creating source-to-target mapping documentationKnowledge of relational databases and SQLExperience supporting testing and reconciliation activitiesExperience working in Agile environmentsStrong analytical and communication skillsBachelor''s degree or equivalent experienceAbility to obtain and maintain required government clearances, if applicable.Willingness to work onsite in Washington, DC during the discovery and planning phase of the projectDesirable SkillsExperience with Azure Data FactoryExperience with Power Platform or DataverseExperience supporting data migration projectsExperience with data quality or data governance initiativesExperience with reporting and analytics solutionsActive federal government public trust clearance