Data Analyst - Defense IT Modernization (Secret)

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries – Mission Technologies division seeks a Data Analyst to support the Department of War CIO in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on large-scale IT modernization, data quality, and integration across platforms, with SECRET clearance and onsite work.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and cybersecurity teams to drive data-driven decisions, improve performance, and ensure governance compliance in modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• LEVEL 2 requires 2–3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's in related field; 1 year with a Master's.
• LEVEL 3 requires 6 years with Bachelor's in related field; 4 years with a Master's.
• LEVEL 4 requires 10 years with Bachelor's; 8 years with a Master's; or HS diploma with 14 years relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of relational databases, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
• Familiarity with DoW compliance frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST).
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured environment; collaborative team mindset.
• Clearance: A SECRET level security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets from multiple legacy and modernized systems to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with software engineers, system architects, and cybersecurity teams to ensure data integrity and accessibility across modernization efforts.
• Translate technical data findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support data integration activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Department of War (DoW) data governance standards.
• Contribute to the development of data quality metrics and automated validation processes.

Skills

Relational databases

ETL processes

Data warehousing

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Team collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries – Mission Technologies division seeks a Data Analyst to support the Department of War CIO in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on large-scale IT modernization, data quality, and integration across platforms, with SECRET clearance and onsite work.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and cybersecurity teams to drive data-driven decisions, improve performance, and ensure governance compliance in modernization efforts.