Senior Technical Lead, Data Analytics

Onyx Government Services,LLC; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Company holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Onyx Government Services, LLC in the Washington, DC area is seeking a Senior Technical Lead, Data Analytics. This hands-on leadership role combines expert analytics work with guiding a team of analysts and data scientists to deliver enterprise-scale insights.

You will design and deliver dashboards using Tableau, apply SAS and Python for modeling, and develop AI/ML solutions that optimize decision making. A security clearance is required, and occasional onsite work may be necessary in the DC area.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on analytics, data science, or BI experience.
• 2–4 years of technical leadership in analytics teams.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in data-related field.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on technical lead, developing dashboards, analytics models, and data solutions.
• Build interactive dashboards and reporting using Tableau.
• Perform advanced data analysis with SAS and Python.
• Develop AI/ML models for predictive analytics and forecasting.
• Write and optimize Python scripts for data transformation and automation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable analytics solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to analysts/data scientists.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and best practices in analytics.
• Design and optimize data models and datasets for high-performance analytics.
• Communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Tableau

SAS

Python

AI/ML

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Data Science / Statistics / CS / Mathematics

Tools

Tableau

SAS

Python

Job description

Company Description

Onyx Government Services, LLC. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. We specialize in data management, integration, and analysis solutions to provide decision-ready information to Command and Control (C2) and Decision Support Systems. We have demonstrated expertise in the field of Information Technology, database & COTS integration, and custom software development. Onyx pairs subject matter and functional experts with developers to provide high quality, tailored solutions. In support of our various efforts, we have developed the Onyx Data Management Toolkit, a combination of Agile Development principles, COTS Integration, and custom software, to deliver flexible, cost-effective solutions to a variety of Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Law Enforcement agencies.

Job Description

Onyx Government Service is seeking a Senior Technical Lead, Data Analytics. This candidate is a hands-on expert in data analytics, visualization, and AI-driven solutions. This role requires a strong technical leader who actively contributes to development while guiding a team of analysts and data scientists.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in Tableau, SAS, Python, and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, and will play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-scale analytics solutions. This is a working lead role, requiring both technical execution and team leadership.

Security Clearance: Must possess active BI or NACLC Public Trust security clearance.

Location: Work is primarily remote with some onsite work in Washington, DC as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on technical lead, actively developing dashboards, analytics models, and data solutions.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting solutions using Tableau to deliver actionable insights.
• Perform advanced data analysis, statistical modeling, and data processing using SAS and Python.
• Develop and implement AI and machine learning models for predictive analytics, forecasting, and business optimization.
• Write and optimize Python scripts and analytics workflows for data transformation, automation, and model development.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and data engineers to translate business requirements into scalable analytics solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to analysts and data scientists.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and best practices in analytics development and reporting.
• Design and optimize data models, queries, and datasets to support high-performance analytics and visualization.
• Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in analytics, data science, or business intelligence.
• 2–4 years of technical leadership experience in analytics or data science teams.

• Strong hands‑on expertise in:
• Tableau – dashboard development and enterprise visualization
• SAS – statistical analysis and large‑scale data processing
• Python – data analysis, automation, and machine learning
• Experience building AI / Machine Learning models for real-world business applications.
• Strong SQL and data warehousing knowledge.
• Experience working with large enterprise datasets and complex analytics environments.
• Experience in a matrix structure and communicating with technical and non‑technical people. Ability to develop and deliver presentations that simplify complex solutions/insights for non‑technical audience a must
• Excellent innovation, interpersonal, and communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with data engineering pipelines and ETL frameworks.
• Experience in integrating AI solutions into enterprise analytics platforms.
• Exposure to Agile development environments.

Estimated Salary Range

$140,000-$155,000

The salary range for this position represents the anticipated compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, skills, contract requirements, funding and other business considerations.

• Comprehensive dental insurance with a competitive portion covered by Onyx
• 100% covered dental and vision insurance premiums
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate employer vesting
• 3 Weeks Paid time off (PTO) to start
• 11 Company-paid holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

Onyx Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process.