Data Analyst

Galorath Incorporated; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Galorath is a leader in analytical program management, empowering analysts and organizational leaders to make complex business decisions with confidence through predictive analytics. Galorath is wholly employee-owned, and employees share in the company’s success via an ESOP.

The Data Analyst role focuses on applying data science methods, reporting client data, and supporting project objectives while maintaining strong client relationships in a hybrid Washington DC area setting.

Qualifications

• Must have DHS suitability clearance eligibility.
• 4 years of professional data science or data engineering experience.
• BA/BS in Business, Engineering, Science (Physics or Chemistry only), or Mathematics with 24 quantitative hours.
• Strong analytical, creative and problem-solving skills; able to present solutions in writing and speaking.
• Solid understanding of applying mathematical, statistical and econometric methods to real problems.
• Experience with Excel and Access.
• Hybrid work setup; must live in Metro DC area.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge to obtain, integrate, and report client data and develop analytic methodologies.
• Lead analytic techniques, define project objectives and direction.
• Resolve complex problems requiring analytics expertise.
• Create data templates, maintain databases, and use analytical tools.
• Analyze acquisition data, design materials, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Conduct research, data gathering, and technical reviews.
• Produce written deliverables: reports, spreadsheets, data bases, process maps, designs, testing and implementation.
• Troubleshoot report data issues and align technical knowledge with business needs.
• Manage client relationships and expectations.

Skills

Data analysis

Data engineering

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Business/Engineering/Science or Mathematics with 24 quant hours

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Access

Job description

Galorath is the leader in analytical program management, empowering analysts and organizational leaders to make complex business decisions with confidence through the use of predictive analytics. Galorath is wholly employee-owned. We believe our employees should share in the success of our company in a tangible way. That's why we created an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") more than 10years ago.

Data Analyst

Description of Duties

• Apply extensive knowledge and experience to obtain, integrate, and report client data and develop and apply analytic methodologies and principles;
• Lead the application of analytic techniques and help define project objectives and strategic direction;
• Resolve complex problems which require an in-depth knowledge of analytic methodologies and principles;
• Create and promulgate data collection templates, maintain databases, and work with various analytical tools;
• Analyze acquisition data, formulate conclusions and recommendations, design and develop materials, and evaluate effectiveness in accordance with stated guidelines, speculations, and models;
• Conduct research, data gathering, and technical reviews;
• Produce written deliverables to include reports, spreadsheets, databases, formal process mapping, technical design, system testing and implementation activities;
• Troubleshoot issues in reports related to data; assimilate, integrate, and interface technical knowledge with business/system requirements;
• Manage client relationships and expectations

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a DHS suitability clearance;
• 4 years of professional experience in the area of data science or data engineering;
• BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering, Science (Physics or Chemistry only), or Mathematics with 24 semester credit hours in quantitative analysis;
• Validated analytical, creative, and effective problem solving skills, with the ability to present solutions both in written and oral format;
• Solid understanding of applying mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods to real world problems;
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Access
• Hybrid, must live in Metro DC area

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using R, Tableau, or Power BI
• Active DHS suitability or DoD secret clearance
• Experience with DoD or DHS acquisition programs