Veterans Education Transition & Employment Services is hiring: Data Analyst in R

Overview

The Department of Veteran Services is seeking a mission-driven Data Analyst to transform complex datasets into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across veteran services, policy development, and outreach initiatives. This role blends statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization to uncover trends, assess program impact, and inform equitable resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex datasets into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across veteran services, policy development, and outreach initiatives.
• Apply statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization to uncover trends and inform program evaluation and resource allocation.
• Lead internal stakeholder interviews, collect veteran engagement data, and develop data visualizations to inform data-driven project solutions and senior-level decisions.
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to aid in project development.
• Support and analyze the agency’s data collection and reporting processes.
• Receive, analyze, and update CRM data for outreach to service members and veterans; perform deeper dives into related data initiatives (e.g., by gender, age, region).

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills and experience with NLP techniques (e.g., Latent Semantic Analysis / LSA, Named-entity recognition, Complex Event Processing).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; MySQL, RStudio; Time Series Analysis; Lean Six Sigma; Statistical Regression; Python; Data Visualization (Tableau).
• Experience analyzing performance data to compile metrics for senior leadership on a recurring basis.
• Experience in data-driven project solutions and informing senior-level government decisions.
• Knowledge of supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, including data clustering.
• Experience handling and analyzing veteran-related data or social impact datasets is a plus.

Additional Considerations

• Passion for public service, equity, and systemic improvement
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, mission-oriented environments
• Commitment to inclusive design and technology equity principles
• Strong problem-solving orientation and desire to serve veterans

Special Instructions

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Applications are accepted online only; refer to your RMS account to check status. Applications and resumes should include relevant work history and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of VDVS to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or political affiliation. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with applicable laws.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team
Phone: N/A
Email: recruitment@dvs.virginia.gov

Job Details

• Title: Data Analyst
• State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II
• Hiring Range: $70,000-$77,000
• Pay Band: 5
• Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
• Location: James Monroe Building, Richmond, VA
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Information Technology
• Industry: Government Administration