Junior Analyst

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Glacier is accelerating healthcare delivery and providing superior force health readiness across the military, federal, and civilian landscapes. Goldbelt Glacier is committed to providing transformative and comprehensive health operational capabilities to support customers across scientific, clinical, technological, and program management areas.

Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Junior Analyst to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Planning and Exercise Division (PED). This role provides technical and research-based support to enhance FEMA's enterprise planning capability through data-driven insights, evaluation of emergency management policies and programs, and the development of digital tools and data solutions.

This position plays a vital role in the development and coordination of strategic and operational plans that strengthen FEMA's readiness to respond to disasters and emergencies across the United States.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in emergency management planning, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a desire to contribute to meaningful work that enhances national resilience.

Essential Job Functions:

• Apply social science research and evaluation methods to assess emergency management programs, policies, and operational procedures.
• Conduct both quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support evidence-based planning decisions.
• Support data formatting, cleaning, and database management tasks across enterprise planning systems.
• Assist in developing data visualizations, dashboards, and performance metrics to track planning effectiveness.
• Utilize programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Java) to support data analysis, automation, or basic web application tasks.
• Support maintenance of databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or other large-scale data environments.
• Collaborate with senior planners, analysts, and federal stakeholders to identify data needs and assist with evaluation design.
• Conduct literature reviews, contribute to analytical reports, and prepare technical documentation.
• Assist in the development of tools and templates that integrate data science techniques into FEMA's planning workflow.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of SharePoint, shared drives, and/or HSIN.
• Basic understanding of statistics, mathematical modeling, and data science techniques.
• Strong writing and communication skills, especially in translating analytical findings for policy and operational use.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) or more years of related work experience in the day-to-day management of information and documents to include SharePoint sites, share drives, and/or HSIN.
• Experience managing information and documents.
• Must have a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting FEMA or other federal emergency management programs.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of emergency management doctrine and national preparedness frameworks.
• Exposure to planning and evaluation activities within a government or academic setting.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $95,000 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.