Data Analyst

Job Description Job Description Job Agency: Virginia Dept of Environmental Quality We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join our team in Virginia. As a Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business decisions and strategies for Virginia DEQ’s water mitigation credit marketplace. Responsibilities:

• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets from various sources

• Develop and maintain databases and data systems

• Collaborate with Virginia DEQ stakeholders to locate and aggregate all necessary data related to water mitigation banking credits

• Organize water mitigation credit data in both a human consumable and digitally consumable form (eg a database)

• Document and collate relevant publicly available data

• Develop and implement data quality assurance procedures Requirements: - 3 years of experience in data analysis or a similar role

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex data in a clear, concise manner

• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases

• Experience with GIS data

• Attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets accurately Preferred Qualifications:

• Physically located in or near Richmond, Virginia

• Familiarity with the water mitigation credit marketplace

• Experience with statistical analysis and programming languages such as Python or R - Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their applications

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Experience in the government sector