Junior Data Analyst - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

LMI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to support a Strategic Workforce Analytics program for a U.S. Federal Government Agency.

The role emphasizes quality reporting, analytics, and visualizations in a classified environment, collaborating with HR SMEs, data engineers, and developers to structure data and develop metrics. On-site five days a week at JBAB or Reston, you will support multiple clients, produce briefing materials, and help translate data into actionable insights for stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, economics, human resources, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of data analytics experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Experience creating dashboards with Tableau or similar tools.
• Proficiency in Python or R.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to travel and work on client sites.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Interest in gaining capabilities in workforce analytics and related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Engage SMEs and data stakeholders to understand processes and requirements.
• Implement predefined research or analysis plans.
• Provide regular detailed reporting to management and customers.
• Collaborate with team internally and externally in a timely manner.
• Define and develop techniques to integrate and structure data for analytics.
• Analyze complex datasets specific to the organization.
• Transform data into visualizations and dashboards using open-source and commercial tools.
• Develop briefing packages to communicate complex ideas to non-technical customers.
• Advise on interpretation and use of data analysis products and reports.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Customer relations

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

Python

R

Job description

Overview

LMI is seeking a Junior Data Analyst responsible for quality delivery of reporting and analysis as part of a Strategic Workforce Analytics program for a U.S. Federal Government Agency. This position will work in a classified environment to produce analyses and visualizations for multiple clients within the department, agency, and federal government. The Data Analyst will collaborate with human resources SMEs, data engineers, and developers to query and structure data, develop metrics and visualizations, and deliver reports.

This position requires you to be on site 5 days a week at Joint Base Anacostia‑Bolling (JBAB) or Reston, VA.

This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

• Engage technical and functional program SMEs and key data stakeholders to understand business processes, analytical requirements, key data elements, data protection guidelines, interpret analytic results, etc.
• Implement pre-specified research or analysis plans.
• Provide regular detailed reporting to management and customers.
• Collaborate with the team internally and externally in a timely and proactive manner.
• Define and develop techniques to integrate, consolidate, and structure data for analytical use.
• Understand and analyze complex and organization-specific datasets.
• Transform data and analysis into informative visualizations and interactive dashboards using open-source and commercially available visualization and dashboard tools.
• Develop briefing packages to communicate complex ideas to non-technical customers.
• Advise on the interpretation and use of data analysis products and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, economics, human resources, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of related experience in data analytics.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Experience developing dashboards using Tableau or other data visualization tools.
• Experience with programming languages like Python or R.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work with business customers and technical teams.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to travel and work on client sites.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills.
• Excellent customer relationship management skills.
• Desire and willingness to gain technical skills and capabilities in strategy development, talent management, process mapping, organizational change, workforce planning and analysis, data analysis and visualization, and/or competency management, to include desire to obtain relevant industry certifications.
• Management consulting experience desired.
• Experience with tools and methods for project management, data analysis, business analysis, and/or strategic communications and multimedia.
• Innovative problem-solving ability.
• Able to work effectively at all levels of an organization.

Target salary range: $120,000 - $150,000

Disclaimer

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

Job Locations

• US-DC-Washington
• US-VA-Reston