Business Data Analyst

Jobtailor; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a data analyst to support National Security clients in Herndon, VA, applying data visualization, data cleaning, and analytics to turn complex data into actionable insights.

You will collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, build dashboards in Tableau/Power BI, and help drive decisions with quantitative metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis and visualization to support decision-making.
• Ability to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with data validation and cleaning to ensure data quality.

Responsibilities

• Support client and stakeholder relationships using technical knowledge and analytical skills.
• Contribute to decision-making across multiple organizations.
• Establish quantitative and qualitative metrics and KPIs.

Skills

Data Visualization

Data Analysis

Python Scripting

Effective Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Job description

• Support client and stakeholder relationships using technical knowledge and analytical skills
• Contribute to impactful work and guide decision-making across multiple organizations
• Simplify technical requirements and trends for technical and non-technical audiences
• Establish quantitative and qualitative metrics and key performance indicators
• Apply data visualization using graphs, dashboards, and PowerPoint presentations
• Work closely with National Security clients to understand questions and needs
• Analyze data-rich environments to identify relevant information
• Advise clients on the meaning and mission impact of data insights
• Drive large-scale business and process decisions through data insights

Requirements

• Experience with Excel, including pivot tables and formulas
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Experience in data validation and cleaning to ensure data quality and integrity
• Ability to communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required
• HS diploma or GED
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or SQL for data cleaning and manipulation
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Candidates must complete identity verification; cameras are expected during interviews and assessments
• Use of AI or other tools during interviews is prohibited unless explicitly permitted

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in data analysis, visualization, and communication to support decision-making for National Security clients. Proficient in data validation, cleaning, and the use of analytical tools to drive impactful business insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Data Visualization
• Excel Proficiency
• Python Scripting
• Tableau or Power BI Experience
• TS/SCI Clearance

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Data Cleaning
• Data Validation
• Quantitative Metrics
• Qualitative Metrics
• Key Performance Indicators
• Scripting Languages
• Pivot Tables
• Formulas
• Data Insights

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• TS/SCI Clearance
• HS Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

• National Security
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Analytical Skills
• Technical Requirements
• Data-Rich Environments

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Graphs
• Dashboards
• PowerPoint