Ascension LLC is seeking a mid-to-senior level Business Data Analyst III with strong expertise in IT cost analysis, business intelligence, and data-driven decision support to support federal cost estimation and performance analysis initiatives.

This role is critical to enabling data normalization, validation, and integration into cost estimating models, directly supporting mission-critical budgeting, forecasting, and program decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical data expertise, analytical thinking, and business acumen to transform raw, fragmented datasets into structured, decision-ready insights.

This position is best suited for professionals who thrive in analytical environments with evolving data inputs, and who can operate independently while collaborating with cost estimators, program managers, and technical teams.

Position Summary

The Business Data Analyst III will support the collection, normalization, validation, and analysis of cost and performance data used in federal cost estimation models and reporting frameworks. This role plays a key function in ensuring data integrity and analytical accuracy, particularly where multiple data sources, inconsistent formats, and incomplete datasets exist.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly analytical
• Self-directed with the ability to work in ambiguous environments
• Skilled at identifying data issues and developing structured solutions
• Comfortable translating business requirements into analytical outputs
• Experienced in BI tools such as Power BI for reporting and visualization

This role directly supports cost model inputs, historical analysis, and validation processes, ensuring that decision-makers have reliable, defensible data.

Ascension’s experience delivering data analytics, KPI development, and dashboard solutions for DHS and DOE programs reinforces the importance of this role in enabling data-driven mission outcomes.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Collect, aggregate, and normalize data from multiple sources for cost modeling and analysis
• Validate data inputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across datasets
• Perform historical data analysis to support cost estimation and forecasting activities
• Develop and maintain datasets used in cost models, including structured input files
• Identify data gaps, anomalies, and inconsistencies, and recommend corrective actions
• Support cost estimators and analysts by preparing clean, usable datasets
• Build dashboards and reports using Power BI or similar tools to visualize trends and insights
• Translate business requirements into data models and analytical outputs
• Document data sources, assumptions, and transformation logic for auditability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program management and technical SMEs
• Support iterative analysis cycles based on evolving project requirements