Data Strategy Consultant

Lafayette Group Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group Inc. is seeking a Data Strategy Consultant to support CISA with managing strategic data products, coordinating stakeholder meetings, and delivering analyses of performance measures and metrics.

This data-heavy role requires strong analytics, experience with Power BI, Power Platform, and data stewardship, and the ability to establish data frameworks, KPIs, and data integrations across systems. Arlington, VA offers a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience in consulting, policy development/analysis, data analysis, or project management.
• Demonstrated experience with data collection and metric development efforts.
• Demonstrated experience with performance management.
• Significant experience with MS Power Platform - Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate or similar tools.
• Excellent research, data gathering, analytical, critical thinking, and listening skills.
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically and learn quickly.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task on several projects.

Responsibilities

• Data Strategy: Establish a comprehensive data framework for collecting, managing, and utilizing data; ensure data quality and security; integrate data practices with organizational goals. Proficiency with Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
• KPI Development: Identify and define key performance indicators aligned with strategic priorities; provide actionable insights.
• Metric Design: Develop performance metrics with benchmarks and targets; enable continuous improvement.
• Gap Analysis: Assess existing data vs. information needs to meet goals and identify data gaps.
• Establish data transfer and integration processes across systems for real-time access.

Skills

Data analysis

KPI development

Performance management

Strategic thinking

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years experience

Tools

Power BI Desktop

Power BI Service

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

Data Strategy Consultant

Job Summary

Lafayette Group is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and highly motivated individual to support the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with managing and developing strategic data products, coordinating stakeholder meetings and strategic communications efforts, and conducting a variety of strategic, operational, and business process analyses related to performance measures and metrics.

This will be a data-heavy position, so strong data analytics skills, experience with common data analysis/parsing tools, and an understanding of data stewardship principles is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Data Strategy: Serve as the backbone of CISA’s strategic initiatives by establishing a comprehensive data framework for collecting, managing, and utilizing data effectively. Define strategic objectives, determine data collection methods, ensure data quality and security, and align data practices with the goals and vision. Extensive experience with Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.
• KPI Development: Identify and define key performance indicators that are crucial for measuring the organization’s success. This involves conducting in-depth analysis, consulting with stakeholders to understand strategic priorities, and selecting indicators that provide actionable insights into performance against objectives.
• Metric Design: Develop performance metrics that are well-designed, meaningful, and aligned with strategic objectives. This involves defining clear measurement criteria, establishing benchmarks and targets, and designing metrics that provide actionable insights and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Gap Analysis: Responsible for examining the existing dataset and comparing it against the data required to meet organizational goals. By identifying gaps in the available data, the team can gain insights into where additional data collection or refinement is needed.
• Establishes processes for the transfer and integration of data across different systems and platforms, enabling real-time access to accurate and current information for data-driven decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience in consulting, policy development/analysis, data analysis, or project management
• Demonstrated experience with data collection and metric development efforts
• Demonstrated experience with performance management
• Significant experience working with MS Power Platform - Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate or similar tools
• Excellent research, data gathering, analytical, critical thinking, and listening skills
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically and learn quickly
• Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, ensure any conflicts are brought to the attention of the management team, and multi-task on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes in project scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Ability to interact, collaborate, and network effectively with all levels of staff, including senior leadership, both internal and on the client site
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to obtain DHS entry on duty (EOD)/suitability or a security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in IT or cybersecurity
• Experience supporting DHS programs or initiatives
• Basic understanding of industry best practices related to the implementation of information security policy, such as NIST publications
• Basic understanding of Agile or PMP project management methodology
• Existing DHS EOD/suitability

Location

Arlington, VA – Hybrid Remote (Occasional on-site LGI or Client Office)

Federal Contracts

This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Salary Range

$85K - $115K

LGI carefully considers various factors when determining salary, including but not limited to education and training, professional experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, licensure and certifications, contract‑specific affordability, and organizational requirements. New employees are not usually hired at the top of the estimated salary range and salary decisions depend on the circumstances and factors for each case. Salary is only one aspect of LGI’s generous total compensation package.