Data Analyst

Leidos; United States; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a highly analytical Data Analyst to turn data into actionable business insights. The role blends strong technical skills with critical thinking and clear communication to drive informed decisions.

This hybrid position requires 50% on-site work in Fort Worth, TX and 50% remote. Candidates must be within commuting distance to the office.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation.
• Advanced SQL skills for querying relational databases.
• Experience cleaning, transforming, and preparing data for analysis.
• Solid understanding of statistics and data analysis methods.
• Knowledge of ML concepts and algorithms (regression, classification, clustering).
• Familiarity with LLMs and AI tools in data analysis.
• Ability to perform EDA and communicate insights clearly.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, transform, and validate data from multiple sources.
• Write efficient SQL queries for data retrieval and analysis.
• Develop Python-based data analysis workflows for exploration and reporting.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) across univariate to multivariate analyses.
• Apply statistical methods and predictive modeling techniques.
• Utilize AI/ML tools to identify trends and improve analyses.
• Build and evaluate ML models: regression, classification, clustering, trees.
• Investigate data anomalies and identify root causes.
• Translate findings into clear presentations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Align analyses with business goals and partner with leaders.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data cleaning

Statistics

Machine Learning

LLMs

EDA

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Git

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Leidos is seeking a highly analytical and curious Data Analyst who is passionate about turning data into actionable business insights. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with critical thinking and exceptional communication skills. This role requires someone who can work independently, uncover meaningful patterns in complex datasets, and communicate findings in a way that drives informed business decisions.

*The Data Analyst will be a hybrid role, 50% onsite in the Fort Worth, TX office and 50% remote. The candidate for this role must be within commutable distance to the office location.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Extract, clean, transform, and validate data from multiple sources, including relational databases.
• Write efficient SQL queries to retrieve, manipulate, and analyze large datasets.
• Develop Python-based data analysis workflows for data exploration, modeling, and reporting.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), including univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis.
• Apply statistical methods and predictive modeling techniques such as linear regression and other statistical evaluations.
• Utilize AI and machine learning tools to identify trends, generate insights, and improve analytical processes.
• Build and evaluate machine learning models, including:
  • Regression
  • Classification
  • Clustering
  • Decision Trees
  • Supervised Learning
  • Unsupervised Learning
• Investigate data anomalies and independently determine the root causes behind unexpected results.
• Identify the most relevant data elements, metrics, and business questions without requiring extensive direction.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling presentations and recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop a deep understanding of the business and industry to ensure analyses align with organizational goals.
• Partner with business leaders to provide data-driven recommendations that support strategic decision-making.

Basic Qualifications:

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
• Clearance: Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• LocaBachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation.
• Advanced SQL skills with experience querying and manipulating relational databases.
• Experience cleaning, transforming, and preparing data for analysis.
• Solid understanding of statistics and data analysis methodologies.
• Working knowledge of machine learning concepts and algorithms, including regression, classification, clustering, decision trees, supervised learning, and unsupervised learning.
• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs), AI tools, and their practical application in data analysis.
• Ability to perform exploratory data analysis and communicate meaningful insights from complex datasets.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing tasks, and investigate issues with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Experience using cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience working with business intelligence, analytics, or AI-driven decision support environments.

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August 6, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.