Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Junior Business Analyst to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD). This role is critical to enabling data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and program performance improvement across business operations, data analysis, and information management efforts.

The ideal candidate is an early-career professional with strong analytical capabilities who is passionate about supporting mission-critical healthcare and military readiness programs. This individual will contribute to data collection, analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives that directly impact the availability and effectiveness of blood program services supporting military personnel worldwide.

This role is essential in helping the Government translate data into actionable insights that improve program execution, stakeholder communication, and operational outcomes.

Position Summary

The Junior Business Analyst will support data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting activities in alignment with ASBPD business operations support services. The candidate will assist senior analysts and program leadership in evaluating program performance, identifying trends, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Skilled at synthesizing data into meaningful insights
• Comfortable working with structured and unstructured data sources

This role supports key mission areas including:

• Data analysis and reporting
• Business process improvement
• Information and records management
• Program performance tracking

The candidate will leverage tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and Power Platform solutions to support analytics and reporting requirements, consistent with Ascension’s delivery approach.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and organize program data from multiple sources
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, gaps, and performance insights
• Support development of dashboards, reports, and visualizations
• Assist in tracking program metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Document business processes, workflows, and requirements
• Support preparation of briefings, reports, and stakeholder deliverables
• Collaborate with senior analysts and program managers to support decision-making
• Conduct data quality checks and ensure data integrity and consistency
• Assist in developing and maintaining SharePoint repositories and knowledge management tools
• Support records management and compliance with federal data requirements
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and capture notes, action items, and follow-ups