Data Analyst, Sr. AI Research Systems ; Pending Award - SBG

Position: Data Analyst, Sr. AI Research Systems Support (Pending Contract Award) - SBG
SBG Technology Solutions, Inc. (SBG), a DSS, Inc. company, offers Systems Engineering, Enterprise Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and IT Governance innovation to Federal and commercial clients nationwide.


** Contingent Upon Contract Award**

Overview

SBG is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, and data modernization initiatives within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Research and Development (ORD). This role supports enterprise AI activities focused on research portfolio analysis, operational reporting, AI-enabled analytics, and development of scalable data capabilities supporting research, policy, and operational decision-making.

The Data Analyst, Sr - AI Research Systems Support will:

• The Senior Data Analyst will support data analysis, reporting, statistical programming, and analytics activities associated with strategic AI initiatives, research operations, and enterprise modernization efforts. The position will work closely with technical teams, project managers, operational leadership, and stakeholders to support data integration, reporting automation, AI pilot initiatives, and analytics-driven operational improvements.
• Support analytics and reporting activities associated with enterprise AI, research, and operational modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, data visualizations, and operational analytics supporting leadership decision-making.
• Perform data extraction, transformation, analysis, validation, and reporting activities across multiple enterprise data sources.
• Support development and optimization of ETL workflows, reporting processes, and analytics activities.
• Conduct statistical programming, data analysis, and operational reporting activities supporting research and organizational priorities.
• Support AI-enabled analytics initiatives, including activities involving large language models (LLMs), retrieval workflows, and operational data analysis.
• Assist with development of scalable analytics workflows and rapid testing approaches to improve operational efficiency and reporting responsiveness.
• Support integration and analysis of data from research systems, operational platforms, databases, and cloud-based environments.
• Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders to support AI pilots, analytics initiatives, and reporting priorities.
• Support data quality management, validation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Prepare summaries, presentations, dashboards, and executive-level reporting materials for technical and non-technical audiences.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to pass a Federal background check
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment

Security and Privacy Duties and Responsibilities:

Individuals working for SBG Technology Solutions, Inc, a DSS, Inc. will be subject to security and privacy requirements as explained in HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53. Additionally, they are required to undergo specific FedRAMP training to ensure compliance with all associated controls and responsibilities in the day-to-day performance of their duties. Individuals working in departments that are considered to be in the high-risk category will be required to undergo advanced training based on their role and level of access.

Individuals with access to modify data and the configuration baseline will require further training.

The preceding functions are examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and make a reasonable accommodation as needed.

Required Skills:

• Experience with SQL, Python, ETL processes, databases, and analytics/reporting environments.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, data visualizations, or business intelligence solutions.
• Experience supporting cloud-based analytics, data warehouse, or data lake environments.
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies, large language models (LLMs), or AI-enabled analytics workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience supporting data quality management and validation activities.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to executive and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting VA, VHA, federal healthcare, research, or enterprise analytics environments.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence and visualization platforms.
• Experience supporting AI-enabled analytics, retrieval workflows, or data-driven reporting solutions.
• Familiarity with REDCap, healthcare data systems, or research data environments.
• Experience supporting…