Lead Analyst, People Analytics

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Lead Analyst, People Analytics in McLean, VA (remote option) to lead analytics on HR data, security governance, and reporting. The role focuses on securing access, building Workday security models, and delivering insights on organizational data.

You will develop Workday reports, create interactive Power BI dashboards, and partner with HR, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition to meet reporting needs while ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 6+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Workday security management.
• Experience with large-scale data management and data visualization.
• Strong communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Security Administration: define/maintain security groups, audits, privileged access reviews.
• Reporting/Analytics: develop/test Workday reports, provide real-time insights, support audits; build Power BI dashboards.
• Collaboration: partner with HR, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Compensation; assist with system upgrades and change management; train end-users on Workday reporting tools.

Skills

Data management

Data visualization

Predictive analytics

Statistical diagnostics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Power BI

SQL

HRIS

SPSS

R

SAS

Python

Cypher

Job description

## Lead Analyst, People AnalyticsApply: US - VA, McLean: US - Remote (Any location): Full time: Posted Today: 45988**Job Family:**Data Science & Analysis**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**None**What You Will Do:****Security Administration*** Define and maintain security groups, domains, and business process security policies.* Conduct regular audits of user access and security configurations to ensure compliance with ITGC and internal controls.* Support quarterly privileged access reviews and coordinate with IT Security and HR stakeholders.* Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to resolve access issues and implement security best practices. **Reporting and Analytics*** Develop, test, and maintain custom and standard Workday reports.* Provide real-time insights into user access, organizational data, and compliance metrics.* Support internal audits and data requests by generating evidence and documentation.* Create interactive broadly sourced Power BI Dashboards **Collaboration and Support*** Partner with HR, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Compensation and other cross functional teams to understand reporting needs and security requirements.* Participate in system upgrades, testing, and change management processes.* Train and support end-users on Workday reporting tools and security protocols.**What You Will Need:*** Bachelor’s Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.* Six (6) + years of prior relevant experience* 5+ years of related experience in project implementations, business analysis, process design and managing customers* 5+ years of experience managing Workday security.* 3+ years of experience using Workday reporting* Experience with large-scale data management, data structures, and data schemas (i.e., relational database structures)* Knowledge of data visualization principles and experience conveying data* Knowledge of industry trends with the ability to anticipate and evaluate their potential impact on the organization* Broad knowledge of predictive analytic techniques and statistical diagnostics of models* Communication, team building and client service experience* Knowledge of HR business process fundamentals**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts* Experience with mergers and acquisitions* The ideal candidate will have expertise in creating dynamic and interactive reports in Power BI* Experience in SQL and HRIS systems* Proven proficiency in statistical software and coding languages and experience with graph databases and analytics (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS, Python, Cypher)* Candidates in the Tysons Corner, VA area will be given preference The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**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