Business Operations & Data Analyst

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Business Operations and Data Analyst to partner with national security clients, gathering requirements and supporting day-to-day account operations. You will resolve data questions, improve processes, and enable timely, informed decisions at leadership levels.

You will use SQL, Tableau and Power BI to organize information, validate data, and produce clear reports, with a focus on data governance and scalable processes. Security clearance ability is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of operations, requirements gathering, data analysis, or database management experience.
• Demonstrated experience using SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and common data tools to organize and analyze information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts across offices to streamline business processes.
• Leverage data and AI enabled tools to support account operations and improve visibility.
• Validate data, perform quality checks, and document operational standards.
• Translate questions into analytical approaches to inform business decisions.
• Prepare summaries and reports for leadership to enable timely decisions.
• Guide non-technical audiences on using organizational data effectively.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Salesforce CRM

Job description

What You Will Do

This Business Operations and Data Analyst will partner closely with national security clients and stakeholders to understand business needs, gather requirements, and support day to day account operations — including resolving data related questions and issues.

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do

This Business Operations and Data Analyst will partner closely with national security clients and stakeholders to understand business needs, gather requirements, and support day to day account operations — including resolving data related questions and issues.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Coordinate efforts across multiple offices to streamline business processes, identify pain points, and help teams adopt more efficient, reliable ways of working.
• Leverage data and AI enabled tools (SQL, Tableau, PowerApps, Salesforce CRM, etc.) to support account operations, organize information, and improve visibility for client teams.
• Help clients strengthen their data practices by assisting with validation, quality checks, documentation, and consistent operational standards.
• Translate leadership and client questions into practical analytical approaches that inform business decisions and highlight relevant trends.
• Prepare clear summaries, reports, and supporting documentation that enable clients and leadership to make timely, informed decisions.
• Guide non-technical audiences on how to use their organization's data effectively to respond to fast turn requests and operational needs.

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree
• FIVE (5) years of operations, requirements gathering, data analysis or database management experience.
• Demonstrated experience using SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to support data analysis, database management, and reporting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and common data tools to organize, analyze, and structure information.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience supporting federal government, defense, intelligence, or national security clients.
• Familiarity with data governance or data management concepts.
• Experience with Agile or Jira to support team workflows.
• Prior exposure to Salesforce or similar CRM-based platforms.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in clear, accessible language.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to investigate and resolve data related issues.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast paced account environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.