Data Manager & Analyst: Dashboards, Governance & Insights

NextGen Federal Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Federal Systems seeks a Data Manager / Analyst to support the DHS program in Washington, DC. You will manage and analyze datasets to inform decisions, develop dashboards with Power BI/Tableau, and help define data governance policies to improve operational effectiveness.

The role requires 4+ years of analytic experience, strong Excel and visualization tool expertise, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams while ensuring data quality and security. Some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, statistics, information systems, or a closely related discipline; or significant information systems experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in data analytics and reporting.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI and/or Tableau).
• Ability to manage multiple datasets and perform detailed analysis.
• Familiarity with data governance and federal reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and maintain datasets to support program reporting and analytics.
• Analyze operational, financial, and performance data to support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and streamline reporting processes.
• Ensure adherence to data quality, integrity, and security standards.
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data management and reporting.
• Support audits, evaluations, and ad hoc data requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data governance familiarity

CBP background clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analytics, statistics, information systems or closely related discipline

Significant information systems experience in lieu of degree (2 years)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

NextGen Federal Systems seeks a Data Manager / Analyst to support the DHS program in Washington, DC. You will manage and analyze datasets to inform decisions, develop dashboards with Power BI/Tableau, and help define data governance policies to improve operational effectiveness.

The role requires 4+ years of analytic experience, strong Excel and visualization tool expertise, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams while ensuring data quality and security. Some travel is expected.