Data Strategist - Secret Clearance & Gov Data Strategy

Guidehouse; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Mobility Stipend

Employee Events

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Strategist to support foreign assistance oversight across initiatives. You will develop frameworks for collecting and using data to drive evidence-based insights and decision-making.

The role requires proactive communication, organization, and writing across cross-functional projects. The position emphasizes governance, strategic planning, and portfolio management to ensure alignment with donor standards and international guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained security clearance (SECRET) is required.
• Three or more years in foreign assistance systems or related governance roles.
• Experience leading cross-functional data or modernization initiatives.
• Ability to translate governance outputs into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of organization-wide recommendations and monitor progress.
• Develop governance structures, charters, and decision-making frameworks for data management.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
• Establish standards and QA processes for foreign assistance activities.
• Lead strategic planning for data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Oversee portfolio management, intake, prioritization, and workflow.
• Manage project delivery with stakeholder engagement and timely execution.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and donor guidelines.
• Translate complex analyses into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support evidence-based research across foreign assistance portfolios.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Change mgmt

Analytical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Strategist to support foreign assistance oversight across initiatives. You will develop frameworks for collecting and using data to drive evidence-based insights and decision-making.

The role requires proactive communication, organization, and writing across cross-functional projects. The position emphasizes governance, strategic planning, and portfolio management to ensure alignment with donor standards and international guidelines.