Data Analyst

SkyePoint Decisions; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyePoint Decisions is hiring a Data Analyst for the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) based in Arlington, VA. The role involves analyzing cybersecurity datasets, developing dashboards using Power BI, and collaborating with cybersecurity analysts. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and an active Top Secret clearance.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree with at least 9 years of experience, and familiarity with Python and SQL is essential. The salary range is $100,000-$124,000, and this is an onsite position with no hybrid options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 9 years experience in a relevant field.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational datasets and identify trends.
• Develop and maintain dashboards using Power BI.
• Automate reporting processes to improve data quality.

Skills

Python

Pandas

SQL

Data visualization

Cybersecurity familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Splunk

Job description

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Data Analyst to support the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes.

This position is located in Arlington, VA and will be onsite 5 days a week. No hybrid/telework allowed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cybersecurity and operational datasets (e.g., network logs, authentication data, phishing activity, threat telemetry) to identify trends, anomalies, and patterns.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms to support operational and leadership reporting.
• Perform data extraction, validation, cleansing, transformation, and enrichment using Python (Pandas) and SQL.
• Support recurring reporting and analytics workflows by automating manual processes and improving data quality checks.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to support operational monitoring, situational awareness, and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity analysts and stakeholders to translate business and operational requirements into data-driven insights.
• Develop and maintain metrics related to cyber activity, authentication trends, phishing events, and external threat activity.
• Assist with identifying reporting gaps, data inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Document data sources, reporting methodologies, business rules, and analytical processes to support transparency and repeatability.
• Support ad hoc reporting requests and operational data analysis efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 9 years experience; 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD.
  • An additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of the bachelor's degree requirement.
• Must possess or be able to obtain one of the following certification before start date. Continued certification required as a condition of employment:
  • CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CHFI, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CND, CySA+, GCED, GCIH, GICSP, SSCP
• Experience using Python and Pandas for data analysis and transformation.
• Experience writing and troubleshooting SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.
• Experience building dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization platforms.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity data sources such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, authentication logs, or network telemetry.
• Familiarity with supervised and unsupervised machine learning concepts and models.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Splunk, Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Networks, or similar cybersecurity platforms.
• Familiarity with Databricks, PySpark, or large‑scale data environments.
• Exposure to anomaly detection, trend analysis, statistical analysis, or machine learning applications.
• Experience supporting federal, DoD, or DoS environments.
• Experience automating recurring reporting or data processing workflows.
• Familiarity with leveraging AI tools, copilots, or basic agent‑based workflows to automate or enhance data analysis, reporting, and operational tasks.

Compensation

Salary Range: $100,000-$124,000. (General guideline only.)

Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI is required. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E‑Verify Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities encouraged to apply.