Company DescriptionRESPEC seeks a Data Analyhst / Programmer for our Albuquerque, NM location. Founded in 1969, RESPEC is a global, 100 percent employee-owned consulting and services company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges for private and public clients. Operating in 14 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces, with influence extending to 50 countries worldwide, RESPEC is a leader in water, mining, energy, natural resources, and infrastructure services. Our six market sectors—Mining & Energy, Water, Facilities, Transportation, Development Services, and Data & Technology—reflect our expertise and commitment to excellence. At RESPEC, we thrive on collaboration and partnership, applying advanced technology to achieve sustainable solutions and drive our projects forward. We are deeply invested in our employees’ success and well-being, fostering a supportive and innovative work environment where everyone can grow and contribute meaningfully. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our contributions to local communities and strategic alliances worldwide, ensuring that we continue to inspire and innovate in rapidly evolving technical environments.We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.Job DescriptionRESPEC’s Data & Technology Solutions (DTS) business unit seeks a Data Analyst / Programmer to support the Indian Health Service. The successful candidate should have both mature data analysis and programming skills. The position requires:Providing timely, logical, organized, and cleanly written code and solutions for analyses with a focus on creating scripts that can be easily manipulated and updated to support actionable results insights to the organization Supporting the data warehouse in identifying, capturing, and revising reporting requirementsAnalyzing data from multiple data sources to establish true definitions of the data and what types of additional data are needed, in what format, to what level of specificity, etc.Generating meaningful results to empower stakeholders in making important decisions by identifying various facts and trendsCreating visualizations, presentations, reports (graphs, infographics, etc.), and tabulations for internal teams and/or external clientsIdentifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends or patterns in complex datasets and providing valuable information assetsIdentifying and implementing data transformation and cleansing rules to automate data flows and data processingDeveloping, implementing, and maintaining databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and qualityProviding quality assurance of imported data, working with quality assurance analysts if necessaryIdentifying, researching, analyzing, documenting, troubleshooting, and resolving issues related to data quality, data integrity, metadata, and normalization for processingWorking with management to prioritize business and information needs. Working with users requesting data pulls or reports from data sources to clarify data availability, data access issues, and user requirements and to set prioritiesWorking with a team to evaluate, analyze, and document business/functional/system requirements, traceability matrices, data models, and data dictionariesDefining and maintaining data catalogs, glossaries, dictionaries, data lineage, and model managementEvaluating changes and updates to source production systemsManaging change-control activities, including product backlogs, scope management, and impact and gap analysisProcessing confidential data and information according to federal guidelines (HIPAA and Privacy Act apply)QualificationsBachelor of Science degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, and work experience3 to 4 years of directly applicable experience with requirements analysisCurrent and/or previous experience in a health-related environmentCurrent Public Trust clearance, or willingness to go through the process to obtain a clearance Strong SQL language skills (T-SQL, views, stored procedures, functions and triggers) to provide high-quality data analysis and support to clients and relevant stakeholdersExperience creating process and data flow diagrams and prototypes/wireframes Project Management (PM) experience and PM activities in a changing environmentKnowledge of system development methodology and PM Understanding of logical data modeling, CRUD (create, read, update, and delete), and data dictionary IIBA certification Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) is preferred Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and analytic capabilities. The ideal candidate: Cares about the project, the people on the project, and our clientIs a servant leader who maximizes the efforts of others toward common goals Is organized and effective at managing time Is process- and detail-oriented in coding and data analyticsCollects and interprets datasets to answer questions or solve problems Proactively follows up on tasks and action items Manages issues, removes impediments, and escalates sensibly Evaluates risks and recommends and/or implements mitigation plansAdditional InformationSalary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.Featured benefits include:Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Parental Leave401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)Professional Development and TrainingTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance PlansAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.