Applications Systems and Security Assistance Data Analyst

LMI Consulting, LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI seeks a mid-level Applications Systems and Security Assistance Data Analyst in Washington, DC. You will drive data management, visualization, and reporting for interagency security programs, building dashboards and tools to support evidence-based decision-making.

Strong SQL/Excel/Power BI skills and a current Secret clearance are required. You will collaborate across teams to improve data practices, ensure accuracy, and enable policy-relevant insights while maintaining compliance and agile,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, visualization, or program evaluation, preferably with federal agencies.
• Experience in Security Assistance or Security Cooperation analysis, including FMF, IMET, PKO/NSEA budget accounts.
• Strong proficiency with Power BI, Excel, SQL and related data platforms.
• Background in data transformation, automation, and reporting process optimization.
• Excellent written and oral communication for executive-level data products and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal analyst for data management, visualization, and reporting on security assistance accounts.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, workflows, and reporting tools using Power BI, Excel, and Lists.
• Ensure data accuracy and provide insights to inform program and budget decisions.
• Support responsible AI implementation and data governance across portfolios.

Skills

Data analytics

Data visualization

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Data transformation

Automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in international affairs, data science, political science, or related

Power BI / Tableau certification

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Applications Systems and Security Assistance Data Analyst

US-DC-Washington, DC

ID: 2026-14578

Number of openings: 1

Overview

We are seeking a mid-level Data Scientist with a strong background in data management, visualization, and reporting related to security assistance accounts and interagency coordination. The ideal candidate combines rigorous analytical thinking with creativity, technical curiosity, and sound judgment.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

Serves as the principal analyst and integrator for data management, visualization, and reporting related to security assistance accounts and interagency coordination. This role shall ensure all deliverables expand the client's analytical capacity, ensure responsible AI implementation, and enable evidence-based decision-making across portfolios. This role shall provide support which includes developing and maintaining dashboards, workflows, and reporting tools using Microsoft Power BI, Excel, and Lists; ensuring data accuracy; and providing insights that inform program and budget formulation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in data analytics, visualization, or program evaluation, preferably with federal agencies.


• Demonstrated experience in Security Assistance or Security Cooperation program analysis, including familiarity with FMF, IMET, PKO/NSEA, and related budget accounts.


• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Power BI, Excel, SQL, and other data analysis or visualization platforms.


• Demonstrated strong background in data transformation, automation, and process optimization for reporting and program management.


• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills with experience drafting executive-level data products and dashboards.


• Active Secret security clearance.

Required Education and Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in international affairs, data science, political science, or a related discipline required; advanced degree preferred.


• Professional certifications in data analytics, visualization, or process improvement (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Lean Six Sigma, or Change Management Professional) strongly desired.


• Formal coursework or training in Security Cooperation (e.g., Defense Security Cooperation University) preferred.

Target salary range: $84,000 - $140,000

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

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