Data Analyst

Society of Defense Financial Management; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and parental leave

Student loan repayment assistance

Tuition reimbursement and certification

Performance-based incentive bonuses

Job summary

Society of Defense Financial Management in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Data Analyst to join a DoD program. You will bridge data engineering and intelligence, build robust data pipelines, ensure data integrity, and develop interactive dashboards (Power BI) for federal stakeholders.

Requirements: Active Secret clearance, 5+ years in data science/engineering/analysis, and a Bachelor’s degree. Preferred: Palantir Foundry, Python or R, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required/maintained.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Data Science, Data Engineering, or Data Analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Build robust data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Create interactive dashboards and visualizations (Power BI) for federal stakeholders.
• Ensure data solutions comply with federal security protocols and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve analytical problems.
• Maintain data integrity across all data pipelines.

Skills

Python

R

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Power BI

ETL design

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst (Defense Sector)

Location: Huntsville, AL

Security Clearance: Active Secret (Required)

Travel: Up to 10%

A leading global consultancy and premier federal partner is looking to expand their high-impact data science team in Huntsville. We are seeking a versatile Data Analyst to support a critical Department of Defense (DoD) program. This is an opportunity to work on a multi-disciplinary team delivering advanced technical solutions in support of national security missions.

The Role:

In this position, you will bridge the gap between complex data engineering and actionable intelligence. You will be responsible for building robust data pipelines, maintaining data integrity, and developing sophisticated visualizations that drive decision-making for high-level federal stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities:

• Execute technical projects involving data engineering, analysis, and data science.
• Architect and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Create interactive dashboards and visualizations (Power BI) to translate complex datasets into insights.
• Ensure all data solutions adhere to strict federal security protocols and management best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve sophisticated analytical problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Clearance: Active and maintainable Secret Federal/DoD clearance.
• Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in Data Science, Data Engineering, or Data Analysis.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred Skills & Technical Stack:

• Strong coding proficiency in Python or R.
• Direct experience utilizing Palantir Foundry.
• Hands‑on experience designing ETL programs and data reconciliation interfaces.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Investment in You:

Our client is known for a culture that prioritizes professional evolution and employee well-being. They offer a highly competitive compensation structure and a premium benefits package, including:

• Robust health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Generous paid time off, parental leave, and emergency childcare support.
• Life-long learning opportunities including tuition reimbursement, certification coaching, and student loan repayment assistance.
• Performance-based incentive bonuses.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity and a supportive, inclusive environment.