• Data Analyst

    Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. (Herndon, VA)


    Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

     

    Position summary: Responsible for designing, developing, and testing low-code solutions such as web and mobile applications, content management systems, etc. The candidate will also conduct code reviews, create and maintain clear technical documentation, perform regular QA/QC checks, maintain automation solutions, and implement best practices to include software engineering (i.e., version control, testing, and continuous integration). As the Data Analyst you will collaborate with customers and the team in discovery sessions, perform requirements gathering sessions, and mapping business processes identifying opportunities for analytics-driven process improvements. Collaboration with users and technical teams to understand workflows and translate requirements into technical solutions and with cross-functional teams to understand end-to-end processes and identify opportunities for automation. The Data Analyst will also be responsible for analyzing system performance standards and identify opportunities for optimization.

     

    Essential functions and responsibilities

     

    + Familiar with installing, configuring and troubleshooting database connection software

    + Have extensive knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with database, backend query development, coordinate with IT staff to support system integration activities, capable of developing and implementing Job Plans and Preventive Maintenance programs based on business plan requirements

    + Must be capable of supporting Infrastructure’s performance group with the development and ongoing review of all owenr’s supported performance specific tools such as Cognos®, Maximo, MaxTrax, Optram and specific programs related to key performance

    + Requires extensive knowledge of user interface (UI) development and design to include industry standard customer experience (CX) best practices

    + Design, develop, and test low-code solutions such as web and mobile applications, content management systems, etc.

    + Conduct code reviews, create and maintain clear technical documentation, perform regular QA/QC checks, maintain automation solutions, and implement best practices to include software engineering (i.e., version control, testing, and continuous integration)

    + Troubleshoot and resolve user and system issues

    + Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in automation and AI

    + Have experience in System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Power Platform products (Copilot Studio, Power Apps - Automate – BI – Pages), Content Management systems (e.g., SharePoint, Drupal, etc.), Python, command line, JavaScript, SharePoint, AI (agentic, generative, etc.), XML, HTML, SQL database and queries, API, Microsoft 365 applications

    + Draft creative effective briefing materials and presentations tailored for executive and non-technical audiences, ensuring clear communication of technical findings and actionable recommendations

    + Demonstrable organization, verbal and written communication skills; and

    + Proficiency with Microsoft 365® all applications, specifically Sharepoint

    + Examine and study internal and external clients’ existing IT systems, processes, and business models

    + Understand the expectations and high-level requirements of the solution to be developed

    + Learn hardware, software, technical requirements, and configurations to provide recommendations for modification or replacement of existing systems

    + Learn existing system APIs and assist application architects in the integration of third-party data in solution designs

    + Validate that the recommended solution aligns with business goals and objectives

    + Liaise with users to understand and document business, functional and technical requirements

    + Document detailed technical requirements, hardware requirements and logic implementations

    + Prepare System Requirement Specification (SRS), and Functional Requirement Specification (FRS)

    + Create use cases, user stories, class diagrams, Entity-Relationship (ER) diagrams and sequence diagrams

    + Assist in the deployment of the solution in the UAT and Production environments

    + Prepare user manuals, technical handouts, and operational manuals for the deployed solution

    + Perform other related duties as assigned

     

    Nonessential functions and responsibilities

     

    + May possess an in-depth understanding of specific technology platforms and apply system analysis skills to assist internal and external clients to support and enhance those platforms

    + Must possess in-depth knowledge of infrastructure design protocols and procedures and construction management best practices in major metropolitan area.

    + Perform other related duties as assigned

    Required Skills

    + Excellent attention to detail

    + Strong written and oral communication and interviewing skills

    + Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

    + Able to work in a hybrid environment of face-to-face and virtual meetings with customers and colleagues

    Required Experience

    + Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Management or related fields

    + Minimum of five (5) of experience

    + Expertise in database analysis and troubleshooting

    + Experience developing use cases and user stories

    + Experience documenting and analyzing complex business rules

    + Experience in the role of liaison between business and technical/development teams

    Preferred Experience

    + SQL developer skillset capable of writing and supporting background query development to support performance measuring activities such as Oracle SQL

    + Experience in System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Power Platform products (Copilot Studio, Power Apps - Automate – BI – Pages), Content Management systems (e.g., SharePoint, Drupal, etc.), Python, command line, JavaScript, SharePoint, AI (agentic, generative, etc.), XML, HTML, SQL database and queries, API, Microsoft 365 applications

     

    Working Conditions

     

    Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.