Data Analyst

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Data Analyst to connect databases across data warehouses using APIs, Power Apps, and Bots. The role focuses on data management, dashboard development, and quality metrics within a hybrid, security‑minded environment.

You will maintain data architectures, design pipelines, and collaborate with admins and the data support team to deliver actionable insights and robust analytics for client programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.
• Minimum five years of experience with large data sets.
• Experience with data management and reporting/visualization tools (Power BI, Databricks, Palantir).

Responsibilities

• Identify and connect internal/external databases within data warehouses.
• Maintain data syncs, develop KPIs and dashboards for critical metrics.
• Document changes and maintain data architecture/model for the project.
• Map and join siloed datasets using Palantir Foundry, Advana, and Power BI DAX.
• Create data flows with APIs, Power Apps, and Power Automate.

Skills

Power BI

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

Advanced data modeling

APIs

Power Apps

AI agent development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

Advana

SQL

Python

R

SharePoint

Power Automate

Job description

Job Family :

Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Secret

What You Will Do :

As a Data Analyst, you will be working to identify internal/external databases to be connected within multiple data warehouse tools. You will work with both the external database administrators and the broader data support team to connect data sets primarily using APIs, Power Apps, or Bots. You will also be responsible for maintaining data syncs, developing dashboards to display critical KPIs, documenting and implementing changes, and maintaining data quality metrics and the data architecture/model for the project.

Data management

• Work with external database admins and data warehouse support team to sync databases
• Maintain data sync quality
• Structure large data sets to find usable information (Mapping)
• Designing, developing, and modifying data infrastructure to accelerate the processes of data analysis and reporting
• Maintaining data management plans and instructions for operating complex business systems
• Evaluating the design, selection, and implementation of database changes by comparing them with business requirements and design documents
• Mapping and joining together multiple siloed, disparate data sets using Palantir Foundry (pipelines), Advana, and Power BI DAX
• Update data architecture/model as needed
• Power Automate Flow Construction

Data Analysis

• Develop creative methods of joining multiple, disparate datasets to produce meaningful insight
• Collaborate with team members to collect and analyze data
• Establish KPIs to measure the effectiveness of business decisions
• Develop Power BI Dashboards to showcase analysis
• Soft skills to work together with a team of analysts in an ad-hoc environment to process information.

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 before onboarding with Guidehouse.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• US Citizenship is required
• This role operates in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must be willing and able to work onsite at least 2–3 days per week at the designated office location, with additional onsite attendance as required by business or client needs
• A minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience working with large amounts of data
• Experience building AI agents and using AI to produce outcomes
• Knowledge of data management and reporting/data visualization technologies (Power BI, Databricks, Palantir Products)
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Experience working in the Federal/DoD IT environment
• Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Experience in IT and Financial data management or USAF Financials
• Coding skills in Python, R, SQL, or other languages are a plus
• Experience with statistical software
• Experience with Automated connections to multiple systems
• Experience in finding inefficiencies and deploying automated solutions to streamline outputs.
• Financial systems knowledge
• Technical writing skills
• Knowledge of modern database and information technologies
• SharePoint design and administration

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.