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Data/AI · Work role code 422

Data Analyst

Analyzes and interprets data from multiple disparate sources and builds visualizations and dashboards to report insights.

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Tasks

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 796Provide a managed flow of relevant information (via web-based portals or other means) based on a mission requirements.Additional
  • 5030Analyze data sources to provide actionable recommendations.Core
  • 5100Collect metrics and trending data.Core
  • 5270Develop strategic insights from large data sets.Core
  • 5430Present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.Core
  • 5440Present data in creative formats.Additional
  • 5570Provide actionable recommendations to critical stakeholders based on data analysis and findings.Additional
  • 5896Maintain current knowledge of advancements in DoD AI Ethical Principles and Responsible AI.Additional
  • 5899Manipulate and clean large, disparate datasets for bulk analysis to identify connections.Core
  • 6470ARead, interpret, write, modify, and execute scripts, macros, and functions.Core
  • 6780Utilize different programming languages to write code, open files, read files, and write output to different files.Core

Knowledge

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 22* Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.Core
  • 31Knowledge of data mining and data warehousing principles.Core
  • 104Knowledge of query languages such as SQL (structured query language).Core
  • 108* Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).Core
  • 942Knowledge of the organization's core business/mission processes.Additional
  • 1034AKnowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards.Additional
  • 1034CKnowledge of Personal Health Information (PHI) data security standards.Additional
  • 1157* Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.Core
  • 1158* Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.Core
  • 1159* Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.Core
  • 6300Knowledge of how to utilize Hadoop, Java, Python, SQL, Hive, and PIG to explore data.Core
  • 6900* Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.Core
  • 6935* Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).Core
  • 6938* Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.Core
  • 7020Knowledge of DoD AI Ethical Principles (e.g., responsible, equitable, traceable, reliable, and governable).Additional
  • 7029Knowledge of how to collect, store, and monitor data.Core
  • 7031Knowledge of how to structure and display data.Core
  • 7032Knowledge of how to use data to tell a story.Core
  • 7036Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to AI, data security/privacy, and use of publicly procured data for government.Additional
  • 7111* Knowledge of Zero Trust Security Model Principles.Core

Skills

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 166Skill in conducting queries and developing algorithms to analyze data structures.Core
  • 201Skill in generating queries and reports.Core
  • 6570Skill in identifying hidden patterns or relationships.Core
  • 6710Skill in using basic descriptive statistics and techniques (e.g., normality, model distribution, scatter plots).Core
  • 6720Skill in using data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, STATA SAS, SPSS).Core
  • 6915ASkill in communicating with all levels of the organization, including senior/mid-level executives, and operational-level personnel (e.g., interpersonal skills, approachability, effective listening skills, appropriate use of style and language for the audience).Additional

Abilities

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 1120Ability to interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources.Core
  • 3022Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.Core
  • 6130Ability to identify basic common coding flaws at a high level.Core
  • 6180Ability to use data visualization tools (e.g., Flare, HighCharts, AmCharts, D3.js, Processing, Google Visualization API, Tableau, Raphael.js).Core

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Equivalents

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Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

O*NET jobs it reaches

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