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

Overview

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, Virginia

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Closing at: Sep 15 2025 - 00:00 EDT

Job Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with data projects supporting analysis important for the Commonwealth of Virginia. You will support the investigation of complex unstructured and semi-structured data to provide innovative solutions that help improve the customer9;s accuracy, efficiency, and costs by giving them better control of their processes and data to support critical decisions in support of Research and Program Evaluation and provide support to the V3 Transition Program (V3TP) and Transition & Employment (T&E) and Education directorates.

Responsibilities

• This position requires strong Python skills and an interest in complex techniques related to Natural Language Processing (NLP), including Latent Semantic Analysis / Indexing (LSA/LSI), Named-Entity Recognition (NER), and Complex Event Processing (CEP).
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; MySQL; RStudio; Time Series Analysis; Lean 6 Sigma; Statistical Regression; Python; Data Visualization (Tableau).
• Analyze performance data to compile metrics for senior leadership on a recurring basis.
• Lead internal stakeholder interviews, collect veteran engagement data, and develop data visualizations to inform data-driven project solutions and senior-level government decisions.
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to aid in project development.
• Support and analyze the agency9;s data collection and reporting processes.
• Knowledge of various supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, especially familiarity and application of data clustering techniques.
• Receive, analyze and update CRM eDD214 data for outreach to TSMs who live in Virginia.
• Perform deeper dives of Manage the electronic dd214 data initiative by collecting and distributing to service line managers. This data is broken down by gender, age category, and region allowing for a deeper dive into transitioning service members (TSM) transitioning by region.

Additional Considerations

• Passion for public service, equity, and systemic improvement
• Experience working with veteran-related data or social impact initiatives
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, mission-oriented environments
• Commitment to inclusive design and technology equity principles
• Energetic self-starter with a strong desire to solve complex data problems with a passion for serving veterans.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. VDVS accepts online applications only. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 P.M. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which includes your specific qualifications for the position you are seeking.

The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic applications and/or resume. RMS provides confirmation or receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application.

It is the policy of VDVS to provide equal opportunity for all applications and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, gender identity or expression, disability, veterans’ status or political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified person with disabilities. Commonwealth of Virginia State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring accommodation should direct inquiries to the human resource contact directly. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: N/A

Email: recruitment@dvs.virginia.gov

Equal Opportunity

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.