Senior Data Analyst

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Transit and Parking Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join a dynamic team supporting CISA. You will collect, transform, and analyze data to identify trends, assess performance, and create visualizations.

You will catalog and monitor High Value Assets (HVAs) and help safeguard critical systems and data against evolving threats. You will build dashboards, KRIs, and trend analyses in Power BI, while collaborating with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis, integration, and visualization to support mission objectives.
• Ability to build dashboards and KRIs for leadership decisions.
• Knowledge of data quality and governance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collect, integrate, and analyze complex datasets to uncover insights for mission objectives.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative risk assessments related to HVAs.
• Create dashboards and KRIs to support leadership decisions.
• Develop intuitive Power BI dashboards for diverse users.
• Define data requirements and ensure proper data storage and accessibility.
• Maintain data governance documentation and templates.
• Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to refine requirements.
• Identify data quality issues and propose remediation.
• Build tools and reports to support data requests and ongoing analysis.
• Operate effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Data visualization

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SQL Server

Python

R

Job description

What You Will Do

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will be part of a dynamic team supporting customers within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In this role, you will help drive data‑informed decision‑making by collecting, transforming, integrating, and analyzing data to identify trends, assess performance, and create meaningful visualizations. Senior Data Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, protecting, and monitoring the organization’s High Value Assets (HVAs)—the systems, data, and services whose compromise would significantly impact mission, operations, or security. This role blends cybersecurity expertise, data analytics, and risk management to ensure HVAs are properly catalogued, continuously monitored, and safeguarded against evolving threats.

• Collect, integrate, and analyze complex datasets to uncover insights that support mission objectives.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative risk assessments focused on threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts to HVAs.
• Use analytics tools to build dashboards, key risk indicators (KRIs), and trend analyses that support leadership decisions.
• Develop intuitive, interactive, and visually compelling dashboards (e.g., in Power BI) for users with a wide range of technical backgrounds.
• Define data requirements and ensure data is properly stored, accessible, and aligned with client needs.
• Create and maintain data governance documentation, tools, and templates.
• Collaborate with non‑technical stakeholders to gather, understand, and refine requirements.
• Identify and document data quality and fidelity issues; provide recommendations for remediation.
• Build tools, resources, and reports to support data requests and ongoing analysis needs.
• Operate effectively in a hybrid work environment, including on‑site client work, Guidehouse offices, and remote settings.

Job Family

Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will be part of a dynamic team supporting customers within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In this role, you will help drive data‑informed decision‑making by collecting, transforming, integrating, and analyzing data to identify trends, assess performance, and create meaningful visualizations. Senior Data Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, protecting, and monitoring the organization’s High Value Assets (HVAs)—the systems, data, and services whose compromise would significantly impact mission, operations, or security. This role blends cybersecurity expertise, data analytics, and risk management to ensure HVAs are properly catalogued, continuously monitored, and safeguarded against evolving threats.

• Collect, integrate, and analyze complex datasets to uncover insights that support mission objectives.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative risk assessments focused on threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts to HVAs.
• Use analytics tools to build dashboards, key risk indicators (KRIs), and trend analyses that support leadership decisions.
• Develop intuitive, interactive, and visually compelling dashboards (e.g., in Power BI) for users with a wide range of technical backgrounds.
• Define data requirements and ensure data is properly stored, accessible, and aligned with client needs.
• Create and maintain data governance documentation, tools, and templates.
• Collaborate with non‑technical stakeholders to gather, understand, and refine requirements.
• Identify and document data quality and fidelity issues; provide recommendations for remediation.
• Build tools, resources, and reports to support data requests and ongoing analysis needs.
• Operate effectively in a hybrid work environment, including on‑site client work, Guidehouse offices, and remote settings.

What You Will Need

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (or higher) security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• TWELEVE (12) or more years of experience in data analysis, engineering, data visualization, data integration, or database management OR TEN (10) years of experience with a Masters degree.
• Experience ensuring data accuracy and usability through data quality management and integration using tools such as SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience creating data visualizations and dashboards with Power BI.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Knowledge of federal or enterprise HVA requirements and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate insights clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Understanding of relational database design and structures.
• Hands‑on experience with data wrangling and analysis in R or Python.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively on cross‑functional teams.

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
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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