Data Analyst (Secret Cleared)

Njoyn; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance options

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

CGI Federal in Arlington, VA is seeking a Data Analyst (Secret Cleared) to transform large datasets into actionable insights. You will collaborate with data engineers, business analysts, and client stakeholders in an agile environment, using Databricks, Azure Synapse, and modern BI tools.

The role emphasizes SQL proficiency, data preparation, dashboard development, and ensuring data quality across cloud analytics platforms. A Secret clearance is required to onsite work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in data analysis, BI development, and reporting.
• An interim Secret clearance is required to begin working onsite in Arlington, VA, and a Secret clearance must be maintained throughout the project duration.

Responsibilities

• Data Exploration: Analyze, profile, and validate datasets in cloud environments.
• Data Preparation: Use Databricks and Azure Synapse to prepare datasets for analytics and self service BI.
• Reporting & Visualization: Develop dashboards and visualizations to support decision making.
• Requirements Gathering: Partner with clients to document business requirements and translate them into data solutions.
• SQL & Analytics: Write optimized SQL queries across Databricks and Synapse.
• Quality Assurance: Perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
• Collaboration: Work with data engineers on data models and pipelines.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation for datasets and KPIs.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Analytics

Data Visualization

Python/R

Data Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databricks

Azure Synapse

Job description

Job order - J1026-0553 - Permanent Full Time

Title Data Analyst (Secret Cleared)

Category Business Analysis (functional and technical)

City Arlington, Virginia, United States

Position Description

This is an exciting full time opportunity to work in a fast paced environment with a team of passionate technologists. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side by side in an agile environment using emerging technologies. In this role, you will work closely with data engineers, business analysts, and client stakeholders to deliver insights from large datasets using Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and modern BI tools. This position is ideal for a detail oriented analyst with strong SQL skills and experience working in cloud analytics platforms.

This position is located in Arlington, VA.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Data Exploration: Analyze, profile, and validate datasets stored in cloud environments to support reporting, dashboarding, and analytical use cases.
• Data Preparation: Use Databricks and Azure Synapse to prepare, transform, and curate datasets for downstream analytics and self service BI.
• Reporting & Visualization: Develop dashboards and visualizations using leading BI tools to support decision making across business and technical stakeholders.
• Requirements Gathering: Partner with clients to understand analytical needs, document business requirements, and translate them into data solutions.
• SQL & Analytics: Write optimized SQL queries and analytical logic across Databricks SQL, Synapse SQL, and cloud databases.
• Quality Assurance: Perform data validation, testing, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability of delivered insights.
• Collaboration: Work closely with data engineers to align analytic datasets with data models, ingestion pipelines, and data governance structures.
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for datasets, business rules, KPIs, and reporting processes.
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Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in data analysis, BI development, and reporting.
• Clearance: An interim Secret clearance is required to begin working onsite with our client in Arlington, VA, and a Secret clearance must be maintained throughout the project duration.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SQL for analytics and data querying.
• 2+ Years of experience working on Analytics and Business Intelligence focused initiatives.
• 2+ Years of experience working with self service business intelligence tools, specifically Power BI.
• Understanding of modern UI style frameworks and design systems to ensure consistency and usability in analytics solutions.
• Familiarity with SQL analytics, or notebook based analysis.
• 1+ Years of experience using Python or R to build statistical models or analyze data within a distributed computing environment.
• Understanding of data modeling, KPI definitions, and analytic dataset structures.
• Ability to work with large datasets and distributed data systems.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to convey insights to nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

Desired qualifications / non essential skills required

• Experience with Databricks SQL, Palantir, Delta Lake, or Python based notebooks.
• Exposure to data governance, metadata management, or enterprise data catalog tools.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, forecasting, or predictive modeling concepts.
• Experience working in an Agile based environment.
• Familiarity with UI/UX best practices for data visualization, dashboard layout, and user interaction design.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $70,800.00 $172,400.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well being programs

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Company Culture

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.