Data Analyst (CLEARED)

Elder Research; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Data Analysts to join their innovative team. This role focuses on analyzing data to prevent criminal activities, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with stakeholders for effective decision-making. With a commitment to continuous learning and a supportive work environment, this firm values teamwork and integrity. Ideal candidates will have a strong quantitative background and an active security clearance, ready to contribute to impactful projects in a hybrid work setting. If you are self-motivated and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Lunch provided during Tech Talks

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in data analysis.
• Strong quantitative skills with a focus on data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to detect and prevent criminal activity.
• Develop and execute data migration plans and strategies.

Skills

Data Collection and Cleaning

Database Management

Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

Communication and Stakeholder Collaboration

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative discipline

Master’s Degree in a quantitative discipline

Job description

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Location(s): Arlington, VA (Hybrid, candidates must live in the greater Washington, DC metro area)

Workplace: Hybrid

Clearance Required: MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE; an ACTIVE TOP SECRET clearance is PREFERRED

Requisition Type: Pipeline – this is not a current opening but a talent pipeline for Data Scientists / Data Analysts of all levels with active clearances interested in supporting the U.S. Government. When new cleared Data Scientist positions become available, this talent community will be the first place recruiters look to fill roles. Candidates in this community can also receive updates on relevant new opportunities. Please also apply to any current funded/awarded openings.

Position Overview:

The Data Analyst is responsible for analyzing data to detect and prevent criminal activity. Key responsibilities include:

1. Analyze existing data structures and identify data migration requirements.
2. Ensure data integrity throughout the transformation process by designing and implementing data mapping strategies.
3. Develop and execute data migration plans, including data cleansing and transformation activities.
4. Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to understand data-related needs and provide insights for decision-making.
5. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of data processes and workflows.

Requirements:

• Data Collection and Cleaning
• Database Management
• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
• Communication and Stakeholder Collaboration
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Experience
• Clearance Required: Current Secret clearance
• Must reside in the DC Metro area and be able to attend regular in-person meetings

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, or computer science) with 3-5+ years of relevant experience.
• Or, a Master’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Elder Research is a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. With nearly 30 years in data mining, we pride ourselves on finding creative, cutting-edge solutions to real-world problems. We strive to provide the best value to our clients and encourage our team members to contribute ideas and utilize their skills immediately.

Our team members are passionate, curious, and committed to lifelong learning. We value humility, servant leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We aim to serve our clients and teammates to the best of our abilities. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to seek self-motivated candidates with innate curiosity and strong teamwork skills.

We believe in continuous learning and community engagement. Each week, the entire company attends a “Tech Talk,” and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research offers a supportive work environment with established policies for parental leave, bereavement, and PTO. We prioritize a healthy work-life balance with reasonable hours, competitive pay, low travel, and flexible time off, enabling employees to serve others and enjoy life.

Elder Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

As a government contractor, many positions require U.S. citizenship.