Data Strategy Consultant

Lafayette Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group seeks a Data Strategy Consultant to join the CISA Threat Hunting division, developing data products, coordinating stakeholder meetings, and analyzing performance metrics with strong data analytics and data stewardship skills. The role is based in Arlington, VA with hybrid remote work and occasional on-site client engagements.

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance may be required; salary ranges from $100K to $130K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 10 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
• Experience working with Power Platforms - 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 entry on duty(EOD)/suitability or a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Data Strategy: Establish a comprehensive data framework for collecting, managing, and utilizing data effectively
• KPI Development: Identify and define key performance indicators for measuring success
• Metric Design: Develop performance metrics aligned with strategic objectives
• Gap Analysis: Examine datasets and identify data gaps for refinement

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Research skills

Listening skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Microsoft Office

Job description

Consultant

Job Description

Data Strategy Consultant Join our team of high-end strategy and management consultants and professionals who have served on the front lines of homeland security, law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management, and the military. Have an immediate impact and grow your career quickly at the same time!

Job Summary: Lafayette Group is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and highly motivated individual to work within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)’s Threat Hunting (TH) sub-division to assist with managing and developing strategic data products, coordinating stakeholder meetings and other 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 analytic skills, experience with common data analysis/parsing tools, and an understanding of data stewardship principles is a must.

Job Responsibilities

• Data Strategy: Serve as the backbone of TH’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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree and at least 10 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
• Experience working with Power Platforms - 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 entry on duty(EOD)/suitability or a security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in IT or cybersecurity
• Experience supporting DHS CISA 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 methodology or PMP project methodology
• Exiting 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.

Desired Start Date: 9/8/2026

Salary Range: $100K - $130K

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.

Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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