Data Analyst

ICF; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Data Analyst to support data stewardship, governance, and AI/ML governance within a federal program. This role is remote with a strong preference for candidates in the Washington DC metro area, and some occasional onsite meetings at the client site in Washington, DC.

You will work on metadata, MOUs, ISAs, data-use agreements, taxonomy alignment, and risk assessments, contributing to trusted data practices and transparent governance across data platforms and AI-enabled use cases.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract.
• Must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
• Bachelor's degree or a high school diploma with 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience aligned to the responsibilities of this role.

Responsibilities

• Supports data stewardship workflows, metadata definitions, taxonomy alignment, data-use agreements, MOUs, ISAs, responsible data-use practices, and evidence supporting VA CDO-aligned governance.
• Provides matrixed Trustworthy AI governance support to AI/ML by helping maintain model governance evidence, risk assessments, documentation artifacts, monitoring outputs, issue logs, and corrective-action tracking for AI-enabled use cases.
• Apply Data stewardship, data use agreements, MOUs/ISAs, metadata definitions, trustworthy AI documentation, risk assessments, governance evidence, and policy documentation to support role delivery.
• Collaborate with relevant product, engineering, security, governance, quality, and customer-facing stakeholders as required by the role.
• Document work products, decisions, risks, and delivery evidence to support traceability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Agile teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Job description

Description

This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

The Work

At ICF our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting organization that delivers integrated, strategic solutions to federal clients. We bring expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, data modernization, and digital transformation to support mission-critical government programs.

Join a team accelerating the modernization of a large federal agency's enterprise data and analytics ecosystem. This cloud-based platform provides data storage, analytics, governance, and AI/ML capabilities that enable thousands of users to transform data into actionable insights. As demand continues to grow, the team is focused on migrating legacy workloads, streamlining onboarding and support, expanding platform capabilities, and helping organizations across the enterprise adopt modern data and AI solutions at scale.

The Data Analyst will support data stewardship workflows, metadata definitions, taxonomy alignment, data-use agreements, MOUs, ISAs, responsible data-use practices, and evidence supporting VA CDO-aligned governance. Also provides matrixed Trustworthy AI governance support to AI/ML by helping maintain model governance evidence, risk assessments, documentation artifacts, monitoring outputs, issue logs, and corrective-action tracking for AI-enabled use cases.

Job Location

Remote, however, strong preference for candidates who live in the Washington DC Metro Area. There will be occasional onsite meetings on the client site in Washington, DC.

• If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations, blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do

• Supports data stewardship workflows, metadata definitions, taxonomy alignment, data-use agreements, MOUs, ISAs, responsible data-use practices, and evidence supporting VA CDO-aligned governance.
• Also provides matrixed Trustworthy AI governance support to AI/ML by helping maintain model governance evidence, risk assessments, documentation artifacts, monitoring outputs, issue logs, and corrective-action tracking for AI-enabled use cases.
• Apply Data stewardship, data use agreements, MOUs/ISAs, metadata definitions, trustworthy AI documentation, risk assessments, governance evidence, and policy documentation to support role delivery.
• Collaborate with relevant product, engineering, security, governance, quality, and customer-facing stakeholders as required by the role.
• Document work products, decisions, risks, and delivery evidence to support traceability and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements.
• Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
• Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Public Administration, Business Analytics, Library/Information Science, Legal/Policy Studies, or related field or or a high school diploma with 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience aligned to the responsibilities of this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's may count as Bachelor's + 2 yrs of relevant experience.
• Experience with Data stewardship and data use agreements.
• Experience with MOUs/ISAs and metadata definitions.
• Experience with trustworthy AI documentation and risk assessments.
• Experience with governance evidence and policy documentation.
• Experience supporting federal government or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience working in cross-functional Agile delivery teams.

Professional Skills

• Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Collaborative approach with a commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

$61,232.00 - $104,094.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)