Data/Business Analyst - TS/SCI w/ Poly

Leading Path Consulting; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Path Consulting seeks a versatile data professional to support analytics initiatives, from dashboards and reports to data analysis and data-driven decision making across the organization.

Ideal candidates come from business analytics, data analytics, analytics engineering, BI, application development, or related fields, and can collaborate with stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams to deliver analytical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis, business intelligence, analytics engineering, or related fields.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or visualizations using modern analytics tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience gathering requirements and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that communicate actionable insights.
• Analyze business processes, operational data, and performance metrics to support organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate needs into analytical solutions.
• Support the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and data integration processes.
• Perform data validation, quality assurance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Contribute to data modernization efforts, including cloud-based analytics and reporting solutions.
• Document business requirements, analytical methodologies, and technical processes.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication with stakeholders

Requirements gathering

Independent yet collaborative work

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Relational databases

Job description

We are seeking a versatile and curious data professional to join our team. This role supports a wide range of analytics initiatives, from developing dashboards and reports to conducting data analysis, engaging stakeholders, and contributing to data-driven decision making across the organization.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working across multiple disciplines within the analytics ecosystem. Successful candidates may come from backgrounds such as business analytics, data analytics, analytics engineering, business intelligence, application development, or related fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that communicate actionable insights.
• Analyze business processes, operational data, and performance metrics to support organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, understand business needs, and translate those needs into analytical solutions.
• Support the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and data integration processes.
• Perform data validation, quality assurance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Contribute to data modernization efforts, including cloud-based analytics and reporting solutions.
• Document business requirements, analytical methodologies, and technical processes.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis, business intelligence, business analytics, analytics engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or data visualizations using modern analytics tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience gathering requirements and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-based analytics services.
• Experience with data engineering concepts, ETL/ELT processes, or data pipeline development.
• Experience with application development or software engineering practices.
• Familiarity with Python, or other data-focused programming languages.
• Experience with modern BI and visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting agile development teams.

What We're Looking For

Our team values adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. We recognize that strong candidates may bring expertise from different areas of analytics, engineering, business intelligence, or software development. We are less concerned with a specific career path and more interested in individuals who can leverage data to solve problems, communicate insights, and collaborate effectively across a diverse technical environment.

Leading Path Consulting

At Leading Path, we'll guide you through challenges to deliver extraordinary solutions |Management-Technology Consulting

Leading Path Consulting is an award-winning, minority woman-owned technology consulting firm specializing in tailored solutions for both government and commercial sectors.

IT Services and IT Consulting Professional Services

Company size 51–200 employees

Company type Privately held Founded 2010

Total funding 0

Headquarters McLean, Virginia

7925 Jones Branch Dr, Suite 3250, McLean, Virginia 22102, US