Junior Data Solutions Analyst

Stafford, VA
Full Time
Customer Support
Entry Level
Job Summary
Digital Cloak is seeking a Junior Data Solutions Analyst to join our team, focusing on enhancing data capabilities for colleges and universities. This role supports a grant-funded initiative aimed at improving Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) data submission processes and identifying opportunities for automation and innovation. The Junior Data Solutions Analyst will also contribute to other client projects and internal operations, making a meaningful impact in higher education.          

This role is ideal for someone who blends technical expertise with a problem-solving mindset, creating data-driven solutions that streamline operations and empower institutional decision-making. The position begins with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and will evolve toward deeper technical ownership over time.


Essential Functions:
Grant-Funded PDP Initiative (Primary Focus)
  • To help colleges and universities help gain a fuller picture of student progress and outcomes, meet various reporting requirements, and identify where to focus their resources.
  • Collaborations with Institutional Research (IR) Offices
  • Partners with IR offices to analyze and improves PDP data submission and reporting
processes.
  • Identifies inefficiencies and implements tailored automation and process improvements.
  • Coordinates with 5–10 institutions to elicit requirements, gather input, and support adoption of new workflows.
Data Analysis, ETL Design & Automation
  • Builds lightweight, maintainable ETL pipelines using Python scripts or similar tools.
  • Develops tools that automate repetitive workflows and support reliable data transfer.
  • Drafts and maintains a formal, structured data dictionary to harmonize data elements across institutions.
Training and Capacity Building
  • Provides clear, supportive training and documentation for stakeholders across varied technical skill levels.
  • Translates technical processes into user-friendly language and resources.
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serves as a liaison among coalition members, universities, and vendors to address technical challenges.
  • Contributes to guidebooks, feasibility reports, and vendor proposals for advanced data solutions.
SSG Client Projects and Internal Operations
  • Provides client support
  • Assist with IT and data-related projects for SSG clients beyond the PDP Initiative.
  • Identifies and implements new value-added services through lightweight technical solutions.
  • Provides internal operations support
  • Updates and enhances client’s website content and design.
  • Supports team meetings and brainstorming sessions to improve operational efficiency.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to elicit, analyze, and document data requirements from diverse institutional stakeholders;
  • Experience developing ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) pipelines and basic automation tools using Python or similar scripting languages;
  • Comfort working with tools such as Power BI or Microsoft Power Automate (or a willingness to learn);
  • Ability to create structured, shared resources such as a data dictionary or documentation portal;
  • Strong organizational skills to manage deliverables across 5–10 institutions simultaneously;
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical solutions in a clear and accessible way;
  • Self-starter with a collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Required Education and Related Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, or a related field or equivalent practical experience;
  • 0–2 years of hands-on experience in a role involving data analysis, scripting, or process automation;
  • Demonstrated ability to work directly with stakeholders to gather requirements and build solutions.
Preferred Experience
  • Familiarity with data management in higher education or institutional research settings;
  • Experience using tools like SSIS, Windmill, or low-code ETL platforms;
  • Light experience with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress)
Physical Job Requirements
  • This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) more than half the time
  • This position requires the ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors

Clearance and Citizenship Requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • No clearance requirement

Telework availability
  • Possibility of remote work after the 90 days Performance Review Period

Primary Work Location
  • Digital Cloak Headquarters, Stafford, VA

Travel Requirements
  • This position has local travel requirements up to 10%

Other Duties
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice to meet organizational needs.

Disability Specifications
  • Digital Cloak will make reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Digital Cloak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Digital Cloak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.  Digital Cloak is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected]  We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.


 
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