Lead Data Analyst

GovCIO; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 144,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

A government IT services company is seeking a Data Analyst to lead the development of data strategy in Fort Meade, MD. This role involves transforming pentesting outputs into structured datasets suitable for AI training. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data analysis, with expertise in data governance. Responsibilities include defining data taxonomies, ensuring dataset quality, and supporting governance planning. The position requires TS/SCI CI Poly clearance and offers a salary range of $144,000 to $154,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data analysis or related field.
• Required clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly.
• Clear understanding of data taxonomies and metadata.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of data strategy for pentesting outputs.
• Define data taxonomies and metadata requirements.
• Ensure consistency and quality across datasets.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytics strategy

Data governance

Familiarity with large-scale datasets

Education

High School diploma or commensurate experience

Tools

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certifications (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security)

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Data Analyst to lead development of data strategy. This position will be located in Fort Meade, MD and will be an onsite position.

Responsibilities

The Data Analyst leads development of the data strategy that transforms autonomous pentesting outputs into structured, contextualized datasets suitable for AI training and advanced analytics. This role defines data taxonomies, metadata requirements, labeling approaches, and governance considerations to ensure collected data is representative, comparable, and usable across diverse environments.

• Develop data taxonomies, metadata, and labeling strategies
• Ensure consistency and representativeness across datasets
• Support governance and data quality planning

Qualifications

High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills And Experience

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly
• 10 yrs experience in data analysis, analytics strategy, or data governance
• Familiarity with large-scale or heterogeneous datasets
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, etc)

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission.

Are you ready to be a transformer?

Interview & Hiring Process

• During the Interview Process
  • Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team.
  • Camera must be on.
  • A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview.
• During the Hiring Process
  • Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening.
  • Background check, to include:
    • Criminal history (past 7 years).
    • Verification of your highest level of education.
    • Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment
• Available to full-time employees

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range: USD $144,000.00 - USD $154,000.00 /Yr.