Lead Analyst, People Analytics

Guidehouse; United States; 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

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Senior Data Security & Analytics professional to define and maintain Workday security and develop reporting solutions. You will collaborate with HRIS, IT, and HR teams to ensure compliant access controls and provide real-time analytics.

The role emphasizes audits, evidence documentation, and building interactive Power BI dashboards for cross-functional stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain security groups, domains, and business process security policies.
• Conduct regular audits of user access and security configurations to ensure ITGC compliance.
• 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.
• 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 Power BI dashboards and collaborate with HR, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and Compensation teams to understand reporting needs.

Skills

Workday security

Data visualization

Audit and compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Cypher / Graph databases

Job description

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).

Compensation

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

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. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Guidehouse is a global AI‑led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com