Junior Data Analyst

Job Description

About J-Mack Technologies

At J-Mack Technologies, we build software solutions that make a real difference. We support one of the nation’s largest government organizations in its mission to care for United States Veterans and their families. Our team develops the tools that help administer critical benefit programs—ensuring those who served are provided services quickly, securely, and with the dignity they deserve.

Our work spans cloud platforms, machine learning, and modern web technologies. When you join J-Mack, you’re not just analyzing data—you’re helping Veterans access the benefits they’ve earned.

The Opportunity

You’re ready to put your analytical skills to work on problems that matter. As a Junior Data Analyst at J-Mack Technologies supporting the VA Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), you will help transform complex datasets into actionable insights that improve outcomes for Veterans. This role is ideal for an early-career analyst with a strong foundation in statistics, programming, and data-driven problem solving who is eager to grow in a mission-focused environment.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze and prepare data needed for modeling and ad hoc analyses
• Develop advanced algorithms that solve problems of large dimensionality in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner
• Implement statistical and data mining techniques (e.g., hypothesis testing, machine learning, and retrieval processes) on large amounts of data to identify trends, patterns, and other relevant information
• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders to effectively integrate and communicate analysis findings
• Evaluate emerging datasets and technologies that may supplement existing analytical platforms

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ years of data analytics experience
• Hands-on experience preparing data for advanced analytics
• Hands-on experience with advanced analytics concepts and algorithms (e.g., Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression/Decision Tree, Monte Carlo methods, Survival Analysis, Simulation, etc.)
• Proficiency in programming languages including SQL, Python, and R
• Ability to obtain Background Investigation Clearance.

Nice to Have

• Fraud or Anomaly Detection experience
• PowerBI dashboard development experience
• Experience using RStudio
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
• Experience with DevOps tools and workflows such as Git, GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, or equivalents

Benefits

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Fully remote, full-time role with meaningful mission impact for the Veteran community
• Collaborative, cross-functional Agile team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to data-driven decisions that improve outcomes for Veterans
• Work at the intersection of advanced analytics, cloud technologies, and public-sector digital transformation
• Supportive environment that invests in your professional growth
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — J-Mack covers 80% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums
• Basic Life, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability — J-Mack covers 100% of the costs
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with full vesting and 4% company match
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours annually, increasing to 160 hours after 5 years
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Charity Matching: J-Mack matches employee donations up to $250 annually, plus donates a percentage of profits to various charities each year