Data Analyst

Smart Synergies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Synergies, a U.S. Government-focused consultancy, seeks a Data Analyst to transform complex workforce data into actionable analytics, dashboards, and executive reports. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, data engineers, and software developers to deliver insights across multiple organizational levels in a secure facility.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and willingness to travel to customer sites on-site as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data-related field or closely related quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in quantitative data analysis and reporting.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Hands-on experience with interactive dashboards using Tableau or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data manipulation and scripting.
• Excellent communication skills bridging technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leads to uncover requirements, map workflows, align data governance, and explain analytic findings.
• Execute structured research methodologies and analysis frameworks per project guidelines.
• Produce concise analytical briefings and executive-level reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Architect and refine techniques to ingest, harmonize, and model multi-source datasets for analytics.
• Analyze complex data structures to extract meaningful trends and metrics.
• Design dashboards and visual reports using enterprise and open-source tools.
• Synthesize findings into clear briefing decks for non-technical leadership.
• Advise on interpretation, application, and utility of analytical outputs.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Tableau

Python

R

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Data Analyst to support advanced workforce intelligence initiatives for a high-profile U.S. Government organization . Operating within a secure facility, this position focuses on transforming complex human capital data into actionable analytics, interactive visuals, and executive-level reports. The ideal candidate will work closely with subject matter experts, data engineering leads, and software developers to engineer clean datasets, build dynamic metrics, and deliver mission-critical insights across multiple organizational tiers.

Security Requirement: Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph at the time of application.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with functional leads, technical teams, and data custodians to uncover operational requirements, map business workflows, align on data governance standards, and explain analytic findings.

• Execute structured research methodologies and analysis frameworks according to project guidelines.

• Produce concise, recurring analytical briefings and performance reports for executive leadership and operational stakeholders.

• Maintain proactive, cross-functional collaboration with internal project teams and external agency partners.

• Architect and refine techniques to ingest, harmonize, and model multi-source datasets for advanced analytics.

• Analyze complex, domain-specific data structures to extract meaningful trends and operational metrics.

• Design and deploy intuitive dashboards and visual reports using both enterprise and open-source data visualization software.

• Synthesize intricate analytical findings into clear, executive-level briefing decks for non-technical leadership.

• Serve as a trusted advisor on the interpretation, strategic application, and practical utility of analytical outputs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Human Resources, or a closely related quantitative field.

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in quantitative data analysis and reporting.

• Clearance: Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with an active Polygraph is strictly required.

• Data Visualization: Hands-on experience constructing interactive dashboards utilizing tools such as Tableau or equivalent visual analytics platforms.

• Programming Skills: Applied proficiency in scripting and data manipulation using Python or R .

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a track record of bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated capability to perform effectively within multi-disciplinary team environments.

• Mobility: Willingness and capability to travel to and work on-site at customer facilities as required.

• Organization: Outstanding time-management capabilities with a proven track record of handling multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.

• Problem-Solving: Strong critical-thinking, analytical reasoning, and presentation capabilities.

• Client Engagement: Skilled in stakeholder management and maintaining strong customer relationships.

• Professional Growth: Drive to expand expertise in organizational strategy, workforce planning, talent management, process mapping, change management, and related professional certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior background in management consulting or advisory services.

• Familiarity with frameworks and tooling across project management, business analysis, strategic communications, or digital media.

• Creative problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interface effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels.