BI Analyst

Synectics for Management Decisions, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst with 4+ years of experience, particularly in government data projects. The role is remote-first with occasional on-site work, focusing on developing impactful data solutions and insights utilizing modern BI tools. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical knowledge, analytical skills, and familiarity with data governance standards in public sector projects.

Benefits

Medical and Dental benefits

401k with company matching

Company-paid life insurance

Paid leave

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 4 years BI experience, especially on government projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with BI tools like Tableau and Power BI.
• Understanding of data warehousing and modeling best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven insights and reporting solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for BI solution requirements.
• Build and maintain dashboards using BI tools.

Skills

Tableau

Power BI

Business Objects (BOE)

Data Analysis

Data Governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Computer Science

Tools

Databricks

Informatica

Immuta

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst with a minimum of 4 years of experience, including experience working on government data projects. This role involves developing data-driven insights and delivering meaningful reporting solutions across complex, hybrid data environments. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical knowledge, analytical skill, and an understanding of public sector data requirements.

This role is primarily remote, with occasional on-site work in Washington, DC, required based on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand reporting requirements and translate them into BI solutions.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Tableau, Power BI, and Business Objects (BOE).
• Analyze data from both modern cloud platforms and legacy systems to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Validate and interpret data outputs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clarity in all reporting deliverables.
• Leverage tools such as Databricks ETL, Informatica, and EFTU to analyze and source data for BI use.
• Ensure compliance with government data governance, privacy standards, and access controls using tools like Immuta and Informatica EDC/Axon.
• Support AI/ML-powered analytics through the Advanced Analytics Platform (AAP), where applicable.
• Collaborate with data engineers, QA teams, and developers to ensure end-to-end data quality and usability.
  
  

Technical Environment

Cloud Platforms & Databases:

• AWS RDS (Postgres), AWS Redshift, Databricks, MongoDB, DynamoDB, AWS Aurora (in exploration)
  
  

ETL & Data Integration

• Databricks ETL, Informatica (on-prem), EFTU, Informatica Metadata (EDC, Axon)
  
  

Governance & Access Control

• Immuta
  
  

Analytics & BI Tools

• Advanced Analytics Platform (AAP) with AI/ML services
• Tableau, Business Objects (BOE), Power BI Integration
  
  

Modeling & Development Tools

• IBM Rational Suite, IBM Data Architect
  
  

Legacy Systems

• JCL, COBOL for z/OS, DB2
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in BI analysis, including experience working on government data projects, preferably for the IRS.
• Strong hands-on experience with Tableau, Power BI, or Business Objects (BOE).
• Working knowledge of relational and non-relational databases and cloud data environments.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, and reporting best practices.
• Familiarity with data governance and metadata management tools in government-regulated environments.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Immuta for data access management or Informatica EDC/Axon for metadata governance.
• Exposure to AI/ML analytics tools or environments (such as AAP).
• Familiarity with mainframe data extraction from DB2, COBOL, or JCL.
• Understanding of federal data security and compliance requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP).
  
  

Work Environment

• Remote-first with on-site customer engagement in Washington, DC, as needed. Must be in the Washington, DC metro area.
• Collaborative, cross-functional teams supporting high-impact government initiatives.
• Exposure to modern data and analytics tools alongside legacy modernization efforts.
  
  

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary and an impressive full benefits package that includes medical and dental, 401k w/company matching, company-paid life and short/long-term disability insurance, and paid leave. We also provide an environment that supports everyone's professional development and growth.