Business Analyst - NSF
Description
Description
At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.
Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.
Are you ready to:
- Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
- Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
- Be the difference and make it happen?
Role Summary
MetaPhase supports the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Data Officer (CDO) at the National Science Foundation (NSF). This project supports the CIO/CDO through the implementation of data governance, data architecture & design, data quality initiatives, and community engagement programs through information sharing to harmonize the development of NSF’s data infrastructure.
In support of this project, MPC is seeking a Business Analyst with 3-5 years of experience to support our Chief Data Officer in various data-related initiatives. The candidate’s responsibilities will include work on Data Governance, building a data-oriented community, informing the community, building and promoting governance structure, synthesize and prioritize team priorities in alignment with the Data Strategy. Lead, manage, and coordinate meetings. Provide high level operational support to the CDO and team. Coordinate specific projects from charter through completion (example Training Initiative)
What You Will Be Doing
- Perform typical Business Systems Analysis functions including, but not limited to; support of requirements elicitation, workflow and business process analysis, change management and project support.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Timely preparation of meeting materials and presentations to facilitate ideation
- Function as team scrum master, contributing to the development of monthly reporting and data strategy compliance
- Community of Practice coordination to include engagement with data leaders and community stakeholders, curating agendas that reflect COP priorities and supporting progress in organizational data maturity.
- Support the CDO around data initiatives such as Data Strategy, Data Framework, Data Literacy, Training and Upskilling
- Support the Enterprise Data Inventory (EDI) team to standardize definitions around tables and attributes.
- Manage events, examples include hackathon, retreat, training video watch party to evaluate content, NSF Data Symposium
What We Need From You
- A minimum of 3+ years of experience
- Proficiency in using the Microsoft Suite (to include Excel) to analyze data and create presentations
- Proficient in preparing Microsoft Power Point presentations
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using Confluence, JIRA, SharePoint
- Exceptional organization and communication skills
- US citizenship is required (No exceptions)
Bonus Points
- Proven experience supporting a Chief Data Officer (CDO) in data-related initiatives
- Proven experience in driving process improvements and automation initiatives
- Familiarity with data quality assessment technique
- Scrum Master experience working on an Agile team
Work Location
Hybrid - may be required to travel to client site in Alexandria, VA (1-4 times per month)
Travel
Travel required to client site (1-4 times per month)
Education Level
Bachelor’s Degree Required
Clearance Level
Ability to Obtain a Public Trust
About MetaPhase Consulting
MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:
Fastest Growing
- Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021
- Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022, 2023
Best Places to Work
- Washington Post Best Places to Work – 2022, 2023
- Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
- Virginia Business Magazine's Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
- Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020
Company & Individual Awards
- 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business - CEO of the Year
- 2021 FedScoop 50 - Industry Leadership Award Nominee
- 2021, 2023 Moxie Award Finalist
- 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)
- 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist – Brett McLaren
- 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 – Brett McLaren
- 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards – Beth Angerman
- 2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business – Fred Costa
- 2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award
- 2023 Elev8 Gov Con Finalist
- 2023 Consulting Magazine Leaders in Technology Finalist – Alexa Tsui (Mentor of the Year Award)
- 2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million
MetaPhase Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.
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