Business Data Analyst (BD Analyst IV) 2026P-0032
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Ascension LLC is seeking a senior-level Business Data Analyst IV to provide advanced data analytics, dashboard development, and acquisition performance insights in support of the U.S. Coast Guard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC). This role is ideal for a data-driven professional who thrives at the intersection of acquisition operations, vendor management, and executive decision support.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience translating complex acquisition and vendor data into actionable insights, enabling C5ISC leadership to assess acquisition health, optimize vendor portfolios, and improve performance across the acquisition lifecycle.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Business Data Analyst IV supports C5ISC acquisition strategy and business management functions by designing and maintaining dashboards, conducting trend and spend analysis, and supporting data governance and reporting initiatives. This role provides analytical rigor and visual clarity to acquisition performance metrics, vendor capability data, and portfolio-level reporting used by senior government stakeholders.
The analyst works closely with acquisition staff, CORs, and leadership to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability across acquisition and vendor management systems.
Day-to-Day and Expected Activities
- Design, develop, and maintain acquisition performance dashboards and executive-level reports
- Analyze vendor performance, contract spending, and acquisition trends across multiple data sources
- Maintain and update acquisition and vendor databases, ensuring data quality and integrity
- Support Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and pricing analysis activities
- Develop standardized metrics and KPIs to support acquisition performance monitoring
- Prepare briefings, visualizations, and analytical summaries for leadership decision-making
- Support data governance practices, documentation, and reporting processes within Microsoft 365 environments
- Collaborate with acquisition and vendor management teams to translate data into actionable insights
How to Apply
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| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field | Demonstrated experience developing dashboards and executive-facing analytical products |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills | Experience supporting federal acquisition programs, preferably within DHS or DoD environments |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Power BI, and Power Automate |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Familiarity with acquisition lifecycle data, vendor performance metrics, or contract portfolio reporting | Experience supporting senior leadership with data-driven decision support | Knowledge of data governance and performance measurement frameworks |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust (Tier 1) suitability | Eligibility for DHS contractor Common Access Card (CAC) issuance | U.S. citizenship required |