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Ascension LLC is seeking a Data Analyst / Reporting Specialist to support the Defense Health Agency’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) in advancing its mission to become a more data-driven, performance-focused organization. This role is critical to enabling OSBP leadership to track, assess, and communicate small business participation outcomes across DHA acquisitions.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, reporting discipline, and business acumen, with the ability to translate complex acquisition and program data into clear, actionable insights for senior government stakeholders. This role directly supports DHA’s statutory responsibilities under the Small Business Act and contributes to enterprise-level decision-making that impacts acquisition strategy, outreach effectiveness, and small business goal attainment.

This position is well-suited for a professional with experience in federal data analysis, KPI development, reporting automation, and executive-level briefing support, particularly in acquisition, program management, or small business domains.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Data Analyst / Reporting Specialist provides analytical and reporting support to OSBP by developing, maintaining, and delivering recurring and ad hoc performance reports, dashboards, and data products that measure small business participation and program execution effectiveness.

The role supports OSBP’s transition toward real-time visibility of performance metrics by leveraging analytical tools and structured data processes. The analyst is expected to be detail-oriented, self-directed, and highly organized, capable of working in a dynamic federal environment with minimal supervision while managing multiple reporting timelines and stakeholder requests.

The ideal candidate anticipates data quality issues, proactively constructs solutions, and ensures reporting products are accurate, timely, and aligned with leadership priorities. This role solves challenges related to data fragmentation, reporting consistency, and performance storytelling by applying structured analytical methods and modern reporting tools.

Primary tools and environments include: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, DHA network systems, and government-furnished data repositories.

Position Responsibilities and Anticipated Activities

• Analyze small business participation, subcontracting, and acquisition-related datasets to identify trends, risks, and performance drivers
• Develop weekly Small Business Achievement Reports and semi-annual subcontracting performance reports
• Compile and validate data from multiple government and contractor sources to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Design dashboards, scorecards, and visualizations that provide real-time insight into OSBP performance metrics
• Prepare executive-ready briefings, charts, and data narratives for senior leadership
• Support evaluation of strategic planning initiatives and annual small business goals
• Monitor incoming data calls, industry inputs, and program communications relevant to small business performance
• Document data methodologies, assumptions, and reporting logic to ensure repeatability and audit readiness
• Coordinate with program managers, analysts, and leadership to respond to ad hoc data and reporting requests
• Ensure compliance with DHA data security, privacy, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements