Health IT Data Analyst

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a data analytics consultant to support health programs within the Department of Homeland Security in Arlington, VA. You will design dashboards using Tableau or Power BI, clean data with Python/R, and maintain analytics tools for decision-making.

The role emphasizes client interaction, health data governance, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will work with DHS health analytics, information governance, and informatics, contributing to business development and internal

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust prior to onboarding.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Desire to work with health data analytics, information governance, information management or informatics.
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data visualization dashboards using Tableau or Power BI.
• Lead and review data cleaning scripts using Python and R.
• Maintain and enhance dashboards and reporting tools for operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support business development and internal initiatives, and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with clients to meet health analytics needs within DHS health programs.

Skills

Public Trust eligibility

Client-facing

Health data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Databricks

PowerApps

UiPath

Job description

What You Will Do

Our consultants on the Defense & Security AI & Data team help clients maximize the value of their data and automate business processes. This high performing team works with clients to implement the full spectrum of data analytics and data science, from data querying and wrangling to data engineering, to data visualization, dashboarding, and business intelligence (BI), to predictive analytics. Our services enable our clients to define their information strategy, enable mission critical insights and data-driven decision making, reduce cost and complexity, increase trust, and improve budget justifications and decision-making. This individual will support organizational and mission goals within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intersecting Health Programs. This role requires hands‑on technical expertise and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and development of data visualization and dashboard solutions to provide required health analytics insights using Tableau or Power BI
• Leading and reviewing, data cleaning scripts using tools such as Python and R
• Maintain and enhance dashboards, analytics solutions, and reporting tools used in operational and strategic decision-making
• Focus on client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development
• Support business development (such as RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers), internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development

What You Will Do

Our consultants on the Defense & Security AI & Data team help clients maximize the value of their data and automate business processes. This high performing team works with clients to implement the full spectrum of data analytics and data science, from data querying and wrangling to data engineering, to data visualization, dashboarding, and business intelligence (BI), to predictive analytics. Our services enable our clients to define their information strategy, enable mission critical insights and data-driven decision making, reduce cost and complexity, increase trust, and improve budget justifications and decision-making. This individual will support organizational and mission goals within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intersecting Health Programs. This role requires hands‑on technical expertise and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and development of data visualization and dashboard solutions to provide required health analytics insights using Tableau or Power BI
• Leading and reviewing, data cleaning scripts using tools such as Python and R
• Maintain and enhance dashboards, analytics solutions, and reporting tools used in operational and strategic decision-making
• Focus on client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development
• Support business development (such as RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers), internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development

Job Family

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
• Bachelors Degree
• Desire to work with health data analytics, information governance, information management or informatics
• Ability to work effectively in a client‑fac­ing environment and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders in Arlington, VA.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Strong foundational knowledge in information systems in healthcare
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work across varied assignments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the Health Level Seven framework and standards for data.
• Active DHS Public Trust
• Experience with Databricks
• Experience with automation tools such as PowerApps and UiPath
• Strong communication skills with the ability for oral and written communication with senior levels of management and the Customer

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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