Human Capital Analyst Expert

Paylocity; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education and training

401(k) plan

Job summary

B&A seeks a Human Capital Analyst Expert to support a federal NGA client as the lead expert in analytics, data modeling, and visualization. You will drive actionable workforce insights using data science, BI tools, and cloud technologies to guide strategic decisions across the organization.

You will collaborate with HD, IT stakeholders, and Agency leadership to automate reporting, improve data quality, and advance NGA’s human capital data strategy while ensuring governance and security.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in data analysis and modeling.
• 3+ years building automated HR dashboards for executive audiences.
• 3+ years of SQL querying and 2+ years scripting (Python, R, SAS).
• 3+ years handling, cleaning, and normalizing large datasets (1M+ records) and integrating data from multiple HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in data analytics, data modeling, statistics, and data visualization for HD.
• Build and modify predictive models, queries, and methods to support HR decisions and document methods.
• Develop dashboards and visual analytics (Tableau, SQL, Python) with live data and leadership metrics.
• Analyze data on hiring timelines, candidate experience, STEM workforce, and engagement traits.
• Automate ETL processes in AWS cloud environment and document data dictionaries and code.
• Support NGA’s data ontology and data views in line with data governance.
• Coordinate with CIO-T to resolve data issues and enable migration across data environments.
• Track data lineage and build reports highlighting data integrity issues.
• Apply AI/ML and LLM techniques to improve HR analytics and predictive insights.
• Recommend process improvements based on data trends.
• Ensure reports meet QASP quality standards.

Skills

Tableau

Power BI

Data visualization

SQL

Python

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

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At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary:

B&A is seeking a Human Capital Analyst Expert to support a federal government client within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). This position serves as the lead expert for advanced workforce analytics, data modeling, visualization, and predictive human capital analysis. The selected candidate will leverage data science, business intelligence, cloud technologies, and emerging AI capabilities to deliver actionable workforce insights that inform strategic decision-making across the organization.

The Human Capital Analyst Expert will work closely with Human Development (HD), Information Technology stakeholders, and Agency leadership to develop innovative analytics solutions, automate workforce reporting processes, improve data quality, and advance NGA's human capital data strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert in data analytics, data modeling, statistics, and data visualization for HD.
• Build and modify statistical and predictive models, algorithms, queries, and methods that support HR decision-making, and document how each was built.
• Develop dashboards and visual analytics (Tableau, SQL, Python) connected to live data, along with leadership-level metrics, following the NGA style guide.
• Analyze data on hiring timelines, candidate experience, STEM workforce, fill and execution rates, workforce restructuring, competencies, and employee engagement.
• Build and automate extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes in the HD analytic cloud environment (AWS), and document all methods, data dictionaries, and code.
• Support the sustainment of NGA’s Human Capital data ontology and data views in line with NGA data governance.
• Coordinate with NGA’s IT services directorate (CIO-T) to identify and resolve data issues, including migration, validation, and new capabilities across PeopleSoft and other data environments.
• Track data lineage, and build reports and dashboards that flag data integrity issues.
• Apply AI, machine learning, and large language model techniques to improve HR analytics, automate complex analysis, and produce predictive workforce insights.
• Recommend process performance improvements based on data trend analysis.
• Make sure all reports and dashboards meet the QASP quality standards.
• Communicate findings clearly to Agency leaders, managers, and staff, including non-technical audiences.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in data analysis and modeling, including:
• Three (3) years building automated HR performance dashboards for executive-level audiences.
• Three (3) years of database querying using SQL and two (2) years of data manipulation/scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, SAS).
• Three (3) years handling, cleaning, and normalizing large, complex datasets (1M+ records), including integrating data from multiple HR systems.

Required Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Ability to automate data processes and workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analytical findings to non-technical audiences and present data-driven recommendations to agency leaders.

Desired Skills:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with federal HRIS systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM), Workday) and knowledge of data governance and security requirements.
• Two (2) years using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Large Language Models.
• AI training, experience, or demonstrated aptitude for learning AI tools.
• Experience with AWS cloud data environments and ETL tools (e.g., Tableau Prep).

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI
• Willing to submit to a counterintelligence polygraph.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
• Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

More About B&A:

Notable Clients

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.