Policy Analytics & Dashboard Consultant

Guidehouse; Washington; On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Data Analytics Consultant to transform DHS PLCY data into actionable insights through dashboards and automated workflows. You will deliver Tableau and Power BI visualizations, develop data cleansing scripts, and produce stakeholder-ready documentation to support leadership decision-making.

The role requires 5+ years in data analytics, strong communication, and ability to visit client sites in Anacostia, DC, with a Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, computer science, public policy, engineering, or STEM field.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, data visualization, or related technical consulting fields.
• Experience with Tableau and Power BI, including dashboard design and leadership-ready products.
• Experience with Python, R, or similar languages for data cleansing and transformation.
• Must be able to go to client site in Anacostia, DC.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-quality dashboards and data visualizations using Tableau and Power BI to support PLCY front office and sub-office leadership.
• Clean, transform, and integrate datasets from multiple DHS systems; develop repeatable Python or R scripts for data cleansing and transformation.
• Build process documentation, workflow guides, and PowerPoint walkthroughs for dashboard demos, requirement discussions, and leadership briefings.
• Collaborate with PLCY stakeholders to collect requirements, refine metrics, validate data sources, and ensure visualizations meet operational and strategic needs.
• Maintain, enhance, and automate reporting workflows using Power Automate and other O365 tools to streamline recurring reporting cycles.
• Present technical findings and complex analytical concepts to non-technical audiences in clear and accessible formats.
• Support development of PLCY analytics standards, governance practices, and repeatable frameworks that enable scalable, decision-ready insights.
• Build collaborative relationships across PLCY, OHSS, and DHS components to support integrated analytics and mission execution.

Skills

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Data cleansing

Dashboard design

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analytics / STEM field

Tools

Power Automate

AWS

Azure

Databricks

Palantir

Job description

Guidehouse seeks a Data Analytics Consultant to transform DHS PLCY data into actionable insights through dashboards and automated workflows. You will deliver Tableau and Power BI visualizations, develop data cleansing scripts, and produce stakeholder-ready documentation to support leadership decision-making.

The role requires 5+ years in data analytics, strong communication, and ability to visit client sites in Anacostia, DC, with a Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one.