Ascension LLC is seeking a mid-level IT Analyst / Data Analyst who will play a critical role in supporting the Defense Health Agency’s Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD). This role is essential to enabling data-driven decision-making, operational visibility, and performance optimization across blood program operations.

The ideal candidate is a data-savvy problem solver who thrives in mission-driven environments and understands how to translate complex datasets into actionable insights. This individual will directly support initiatives related to data analysis, dashboard development, reporting, and business process improvement, ensuring leadership has accurate, timely, and meaningful information to guide program execution.

This role is highly impactful, supporting a mission that ensures safe, reliable blood supply for military personnel worldwide, where data accuracy and insight directly influence operational readiness.

Position Summary

The IT Analyst / Data Analyst will support the collection, analysis, validation, and visualization of program data to enhance operational performance and strategic decision-making. The candidate will work across stakeholders to develop dashboards, reports, and data models that align with ASBPD mission priorities.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and analytical, with strong data interpretation skills
• Self-driven and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled at translating business needs into technical/data solutions
• Comfortable working with ambiguous data and evolving requirements
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality outputs

This role supports:

• Data analysis and reporting for program performance
• Dashboard and visualization development
• Data governance and quality assurance
• Process improvement initiatives
• Decision support for leadership

The candidate will leverage tools such as Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, SQL, and Microsoft Power Platform, consistent with Ascension’s enterprise solutions and federal delivery approach.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Analyze program data sets to identify trends, risks, and performance gaps
• Develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI or similar tools
• Translate stakeholder requirements into data models, queries, and visualizations
• Perform data validation, cleansing, and quality assurance activities
• Support development of performance metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks
• Collaborate with program managers and analysts to support decision-making
• Maintain and update data repositories, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and provide data-driven recommendations
• Document data processes, methodologies, and reporting procedures
• Support integration of multiple data sources for unified reporting
• Assist in automating reporting workflows and improving data accessibility
• Prepare executive-level briefings and visual summaries