Lead Data Analyst

Lead Data Analyst

Location: Remote (with periodic on-site at VA facilities) | Full-Time | Clearance: VA Eligible

Position Overview

Commonwealth Strategic Solutions is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to serve as the primary authority for data analysis and reporting across clinical informatics, Agile integration, and interoperability initiatives supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role is central to a high-visibility program supporting VA’s Office of Clinical Informatics (OCI) and requires deep familiarity with VA health IT systems, clinical data standards, and Agile delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data pipelines, perform advanced analytics, and ensure data integrity for clinical and operational decision-making across VA health IT systems
• Support integration of multiple health IT systems, validate data migration fidelity, and provide actionable insights to program leadership
• Develop and deliver data visualizations, dashboards, and reporting products using Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools
• Support Agile delivery cadences including PI Planning, backlog analytics, and velocity metrics
• Validate data migration fidelity during EHR transition activities and interoperability initiatives
• Ensure compliance with VA data governance, HIPAA, and security standards
• Collaborate with clinical, technical, and program management stakeholders to translate data into operational improvements

Work Location

Remote with periodic on-site support at VA facilities as required. Candidates in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Commonwealth Strategic Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage veterans, service-disabled veterans, and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Statistics, or a related field
• 8+ years of professional experience in data analytics or health informatics
• 5+ years working with healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR, SNOMED, LOINC) and interoperability
• Demonstrated expertise with SQL, Python or R, and ETL processes
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments (PI Planning, backlog analytics, velocity metrics)

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Data Analytics, or Public Health
• Direct experience with VA VistA/CPRS and/or Oracle Health (Cerner Millennium) systems
• Experience supporting VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program or related VA health IT initiatives
• Prior work within VHA, OHT (Office of Health Technology), or OIT (Office of Information and Technology)
• Experience with clinical terminology mapping between VA and DoD health systems
• Familiarity with VA data governance frameworks and HIPAA-compliant data environments

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Practitioner

Clearance & Citizenship

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be eligible for VA clearance/background investigation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government-issued Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badge