Performance/Data Analyst

Ardent MC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible PTO

Federal holidays off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Wellness stipends

Job summary

Ardent MC is seeking a Performance/Data Analyst to support data analysis and reporting initiatives in Washington, DC. This role involves analyzing complex datasets, developing dashboards, and providing analytical insights for law enforcement operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or related fields and a minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics. Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Python, and Tableau is required, along with a valid Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics, data science, or performance analysis roles.
• Experience working with large datasets and data analysis methodologies.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and operational insights.
• Develop dashboards and reporting solutions using Tableau or equivalent tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support performance measurement and operational reporting.

Skills

Data analysis

Proficiency with Excel

Knowledge of Python

Experience with R

Tableau skills

Statistical analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Excel

Python

R

Job description

Ardent is seeking a Performance/Data Analyst to join our team.

This is an on-site position in Washington, DC.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Flexible PTO
• Federal holidays off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development support
• Wellness stipends

Position Description

Support data analysis, reporting, and operational performance initiatives within DOJ environments. This role will analyze large and complex datasets, develop dashboards and reporting solutions, and deliver analytical insights supporting law enforcement and interagency operations. The position may involve projects with sensitive law enforcement and intelligence community information requiring elevated security access.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and operational insights.
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and reporting solutions using Tableau or equivalent tools.
• Support data analysis efforts related to law enforcement, operational, or statistical datasets.
• Perform data cleansing, validation, and transformation activities to support analytics initiatives.
• Utilize tools such as Excel, Python, and R to conduct analysis and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support performance measurement and operational reporting requirements.
• Support preparation of reports, briefings, and data-driven recommendations for leadership.
• Assist with maintaining data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reporting efforts.
• Support analytical initiatives across both operational and strategic projects.
• Ensure compliance with DOJ security and data handling requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics, data science, or performance analysis roles.
• Proficiency with Excel, Python, R, and Tableau or equivalent analytics and visualization platforms.
• Experience working with large datasets and data analysis methodologies.
• Experience supporting law enforcement, government, or large statistical datasets.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for Top Secret clearance for select projects, if required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DOJ, law enforcement, intelligence community, or federal environments.
• Experience developing executive-level dashboards and operational reporting solutions.
• Familiarity with data visualization, predictive analytics, or statistical modeling techniques.
• Experience working with sensitive or classified information environments.
• Familiarity with data governance and secure data handling procedures.

All candidates considered for this role must be willing to undergo the government‑issued background investigation process. Veterans and applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.