--- title: 'Senior Data Analyst (Power Platform & Data Solutions) at Blue Water Thinking' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-data-analyst-power-platform-data-solutions-blue-water-thinking-united-8xctb1c9cb34' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Senior Data Analyst (Power Platform & Data Solutions) at Blue Water Thinking - **Company:** Blue Water Thinking - **Location:** United States - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bluewaterthinking/jobs/4711244006 ## Job description ## About Blue Water Thinking Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals. Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers. Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions,  thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs. Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners. Lastly, our formula for success is simple:  Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible. Job Description: Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to support the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise data, automation, and reporting solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform. This role is responsible for developing and supporting Dataverse solutions, automating business processes, troubleshooting data integrations, and delivering reporting and analytics capabilities through Power BI. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with Dataverse, Power Automate, Power Query, Power BI, Dataflows, and Power Platform Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices. The majority of data consumed by this role originates from enterprise applications, SharePoint, Excel workbooks, MicroStrategy exports, CSV files, and other file-based sources. Candidates should be comfortable working with diverse data sources and leveraging Power Platform tools to transform, manage, and deliver business solutions. Experience developing Power Apps solutions is highly desirable. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data solutions using Dataverse, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, file-based data sources, and approved enterprise systems. - Create and maintain Dataverse tables, relationships, business rules, security roles, and scalable data models. - Develop and support Power Automate cloud flows, business process flows, and workflow automation solutions. - Develop Power BI semantic models, datasets, dashboards, reports, and dataflows utilizing DAX and Power Query best practices. - Troubleshoot and optimize Power Query transformations, dataflows, refresh processes, dataset performance, and reporting solutions. - Integrate solutions with Microsoft 365 services, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Dynamics 365, and authorized external APIs. - Support data ingestion, transformation, validation, and reporting processes from enterprise systems and file-based data sources. - Deploy and manage Power Platform solutions across Development, Test, and Production environments using ALM best practices. - Maintain technical documentation, release notes, test cases, solution diagrams, and support procedures. - Provide Level II/III support, troubleshoot production issues, manage enhancements, and conduct user training and knowledge transfer. - Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable Power Platform solutions. - Participate in solution design discussions, architecture reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. ## Minimum Qualifications - 5+ years of experience delivering enterprise data, reporting, automation, or Power Platform solutions. - MUST have proven experience using Azure Databricks - Hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting solutions using: - Dataverse - Power Automate - Power BI (semantic models, DAX, reporting, and dashboard development) - Power Query - Power BI Dataflows and data transformation processes - Experience designing and maintaining Dataverse data models, relationships, business rules, security roles, and scalable enterprise solutions. - Experience developing and supporting production Power Automate solutions. - Experience developing and supporting production Power BI reports, datasets, semantic models, dashboards, and dataflows. - Proficiency with: - DAX - Power Fx - JSON - REST APIs - Microsoft 365 integrations - Experience troubleshooting dataflows, refresh failures, data quality issues, and production support incidents. - Experience deploying and supporting solutions using Power Platform ALM practices. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience developing Canvas Apps and Model-Driven Apps using Dataverse. - Experience integrating Power Platform solutions with SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Dynamics 365, external APIs, and other enterprise applications. - Experience working with Excel, CSV, SharePoint, MicroStrategy exports, and other file-based data sources to support data ingestion, automation, reporting, and analytics solutions. - Familiarity with SQL and relational database concepts. - Experience with GitHub or Azure DevOps for source control, release management, and deployment pipelines. - Experience designing, implementing, or supporting enterprise data lake and analytics platforms. - Experience with Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Azure Data Lake Storage, Data Factory, or similar cloud-based analytics technologies. - Experience with enterprise data governance, security, retention, auditing, and compliance requirements. - Experience supporting Power Platform solutions in healthcare, federal government, or other complex enterprise environments. Eligibility: - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. - Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role. Compensation: Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below. Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 Benefits: Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan. Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants Blue Water Thinking is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, or participate in the interview process, please contact Resource Management at resourcemanagement@bw-thinking.com. Requests for accommodation will be handled promptly and confidentially in accordance with applicable law. Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity. Blue Water Thinking is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applying for this Job: - Resume must be submitted in word document format and must include dates in each section (experience, education, certifications...) - Candidates must fill out the below form to the best of their knowledge ## About Blue Water Thinking ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Blue Water Thinking is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides strategy, management, and technology consulting services exclusively to U.S. federal government agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private (LLC – not funded; operates as a government contractor) - **Headquarters**: Edgewater, Maryland, USA (conflicting reports list Washington, D.C.) [highergov.com](https://www.highergov.com/awardee/blue-water-thinking-llc-10009238/) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-water-thinking) - **Founded**: 2017 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-water-thinking) [highergov.com](https://www.highergov.com/awardee/blue-water-thinking-llc-10009238/) - **Founders**: Founder name not publicly disclosed; the company was founded by a decorated 28‑year U.S. Army veteran [bw-thinking.com](https://bw-thinking.com/about/) ## Core Business - **Industry**: Government consulting and IT services (NAICS 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services; LinkedIn categorizes as Business Consulting and Services). - **Target Customers**: U.S. federal agencies – primarily the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), but also other government departments. - **Mission**: “Strategy, Management and Technology Solutions Tailored for Government” – focused on deep thinking, value innovation, and agile thought leadership to deliver proven solutions that support fiscal stewardship. [bw-thinking.com](https://bw-thinking.com/) ## Products & Services - **Health & Healthcare**: Health program support, health analytics, health assessments, and healthcare transformation services designed to improve outcomes for military members and veterans. - **Management Advisory**: Expertise in program management, process improvement, enterprise risk management, and decision‑making support to increase transparency and performance. - **Digital Government**: Enabling agencies to harness data and technology for frictionless, value‑added citizen services. - **Biomedical Engineering**: Support for medical equipment, clinical engineering operations, and health IT informatics (visible in active job postings). [bw-thinking.com](https://bw-thinking.com/) [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bluewaterthinking) ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held). - **Key Metric**: Federal contract obligations – one Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) alone has obligated **$34.7 million** (as of June 2026). [highergov.com](https://www.highergov.com/awardee/blue-water-thinking-llc-10009238/) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (primary client); no external investors. - **Growth Signals**: - Awarded the **10‑year VHA Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) 2.0 IDIQ contract** as a prime contractor (September 2025). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-water-thinking) - Headcount: ~55 employees (LinkedIn, 2026) – down 30% year‑over‑year, but job postings have surged **+1100% YoY**, indicating a reinvigorated hiring push. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-water-thinking) - Active job postings: 24 on LinkedIn, 30 on Greenhouse (July 2026). [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bluewaterthinking) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-water-thinking) ## Competitive Advantages - **SDVOSB Status**: Verified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business gives them preferential standing in federal procurement. - **Deep Domain Expertise**: Proven track record with the VA’s healthcare transformation, including a major 10‑year contract win. - **Agile, Veteran‑Led Culture**: Combines military discipline with private‑sector consulting best practices, emphasizing a “one‑team” integrated approach. - **Niche Focus**: Entirely dedicated to government clients, allowing specialized knowledge of federal regulations and mission requirements. ## Strategic Focus - **Healthcare Transformation**: Continue expanding work under the IHT 2.0 contract and other VA health initiatives. - **Digital Government**: Grow data‑ and technology‑driven services that improve citizen and industry interactions with federal agencies. - **Biomedical Engineering**: Scale technical support for clinical engineering and medical equipment, as reflected in hiring patterns. - **Talent Development**: Recruiting heavily across remote and onsite roles to rebuild capacity after a period of headcount decline. [bw-thinking.com](https://bw-thinking.com/) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-water-thinking) ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Company describes a “family atmosphere” that values fun, family, and hard work making a difference. Strong emphasis on veteran support, diversity, and teamwork. [bw-thinking.com](https://bw-thinking.com/) - **Remote / Hybrid / Office Policy**: Many positions are **fully remote (based in USA)**, especially in healthcare transformation and informatics. Some roles are onsite in Washington, D.C., Oklahoma City, and other federal locations. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bluewaterthinking) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-water-thinking) - **Perks & Engineering Culture**: Not extensively detailed, but the company highlights career growth, a “vested collaboration” approach, and the opportunity to directly impact the health and well‑being of veterans. - **Employee Sentiment**: LinkedIn reviews rate the company **2.9/5** (Work‑Life 3.3, Compensation 2.5, Culture 2.2, Career 2.1) – lower marks may indicate growing pains. However, the surge in hiring suggests leadership is investing in improving the employee experience. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-water-thinking) ## Sources 1. [bw-thinking.com](https://bw-thinking.com/) – Company home page and solutions overview 2. [bw-thinking.com](https://bw-thinking.com/about/) – About page (founder story, values, SDVOSB verification) 3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bluewaterthinking) – Active job postings and role locations 4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-water-thinking) – Company profile, headcount data, growth metrics, reviews, recent contract award 5. [highergov.com](https://www.highergov.com/awardee/blue-water-thinking-llc-10009238/) – Federal registration, NAICS code, contract obligations, entity structure ## Other roles at Blue Water Thinking - [Biomedical Engineer / Clinical Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/biomedical-engineer-clinical-engineer-blue-water-thinking-cleveland-ndxk09nf680a) — Cleveland, OH - [Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Information Systems](https://feeny.ai/job/biomedical-technician-equipment-support-specialist-information-systems-blue-psj2y7y2hgjc) — Iowa City, IA - [Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Level III](https://feeny.ai/job/biomedical-technician-equipment-support-specialist-level-iii-blue-water-86mrwr0kbjqp) — Hot Springs, SD - [Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Level III](https://feeny.ai/job/biomedical-technician-equipment-support-specialist-level-iii-blue-water-s0dhevqzr4kh) — Fargo, ND - [Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Level III](https://feeny.ai/job/biomedical-technician-equipment-support-specialist-level-iii-blue-water-1qfamz8db4ta) — Grand Junction, CO - [Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Level I](https://feeny.ai/job/biomedical-technician-equipment-support-specialist-level-i-blue-water-thinking-wb6fdnyknn87) — Aurora, CO - [Biomedical Technician / Equipment Support Specialist - Information Systems](https://feeny.ai/job/biomedical-technician-equipment-support-specialist-information-systems-blue-9zab0d3n30yt) — Aurora, CO - [Proposal Pricing Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/proposal-pricing-analyst-blue-water-thinking-united-states-2mzp4kbnxvj7) — United States - [Business Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/business-analyst-blue-water-thinking-united-states-j19f7kywee4n) — United States - [Biomedical Engineer / LMDI SME](https://feeny.ai/job/biomedical-engineer-lmdi-sme-blue-water-thinking-united-states-hczhy9zd8yfb) — United States