Lead Data Scientist / Data Analyst

Kalman and Company; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government contracting firm is seeking a highly motivated individual for a data analysis position. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills to support Department of Defense clients. The successful candidate will develop data-driven solutions and utilize tools like Power BI to present insights. Requirements include 5+ years of relevant experience and an active Secret Security Clearance. On-site support is needed in Quantico, VA, and Stafford, VA.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large datasets.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the DoD sector.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, code, and implement data analytics solutions.
• Lead efforts in collecting, normalizing, and analyzing complex data.
• Communicate and collaborate with diverse organizations for data collection.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Quantitative research

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Data visualization

Statistical techniques

Education

5+ years of experience supporting DoD solutions

Active Secret Security Clearance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Career Opportunities with Kalman and Company

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Kalman & Company is seeking a highly motivated, performance-driven individual with strong data analysis experience to work closely with our Department of Defense (DoD) client in the Northern VA area. Successful candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills and the capability to lead, or principally contribute to, several of the largest and most significant studies in the company's portfolio. Experience in financial management, logistics, engineering, and/or program management domains are also preferred. As part of our team, you’ll help our Government clients make well-informed, data-driven decisions on some of the most impactful challenges facing the DoD. On-site support will be required as needed in the Quantico, VA and Stafford, VA areas.

A career with Kalman & Company is both rewarding and challenging. Our clients require skilled, hardworking, and innovative professionals who can meet the demands of a dynamic and fast-paced workplace. The analyst position will include, but is not limited to, the following capabilities:

Essential Job Functions:

• Architect, design, code, and implement next-generation data analytics using best practices in the latest technologies.
• Develop solutions to enable metadata/rules engine-driven data analytics application leveraging open source and/or cloud native components.
• Develop solutions in a highly collaborative and agile environment.
• Lead efforts in collecting, normalizing, and analyzing complex data.
• Work directly with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements and apply these to the build/test phase of reports and dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting to make processes more automated and less manual.
• Develop and manage business intelligence solutions for the organization.
• Utilize data visualization tools like Power BI to deliver solutions sourcing a variety of data.
• Build data visualizations including dashboards and reports.
• Document data profiling and quality assurance results, data dictionaries and analytical findings.
• Use data to create predictive models and trend analysis.
• Collaborate with colleagues for the purpose of collecting and structuring data.
• Collect, audit, compile, and validate data from multiple sources.
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques or relational databases and produce ongoing as-needed reports to meet client and/or business needs.
• Communicate and work with diverse organizations and representatives for data collection, analysis, and results presentation.
• Provide thought leadership clearly demonstrating an understanding of the customer mission and innovative ideas to address business challenges of the customer.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team to meet organizational and project goals.
• Lead in the preparation of briefing materials and other communications packages presenting the results of analysis.
• Support on-site delivery in the Quantico and areas.

Required Education/Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• 5+ years of experience supporting solutions implemented in DoD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large data sets.
• Advanced Microsoft Power BI skills, to include demonstrated development of models and data architectures using DAX and Power Query editor.
• Excellent data gathering and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. ...