Talent Management Data Analyst

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Talent Management Data Analyst to serve as a strategic data advisor within a public diplomacy office at the Department of State. In this role, you will lead efforts to strengthen data management, governance, and analytics in a human‑resources‑focused environment.

You will develop dashboards using Tableau or Power BI, drive data literacy, and collaborate with stakeholders to enable data‑informed decision‑making across the client organization.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained SECRET security clearance required.
• Minimum of 4 years in data analytics, governance, or related field.
• Experience using Tableau or Power BI to develop dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, clean, and maintain HR datasets to support reliable reporting.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Advise on data policies and drive data literacy across the client organization.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align data activities and improve data accessibility.

Skills

Data analytics

Data governance

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Data literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Power Apps

Python

R

Job description

Job Family: Data Science & Analysis Travel Required: None Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Talent Management Data Analyst to serve as a strategic data advisor within a public diplomacy office at the Department of State. In this role, you will lead efforts to strengthen data management, governance, and analytics in a human‑resources‑focused environment—enhancing data quality, improving accessibility, and enabling data informed decision‑making across the client organization.

Data Management & Governance

• Consolidate, clean, standardize, and maintain datasets to create a reliable, combined source of HR‑focused information.
• Identify HR‑related trends, insights, and areas of interest for client leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain data governance documentation, tools, and templates that support consistent and effective data practices.
• Define data requirements and ensure storage, access, and coherence of electronically stored information meet client needs.

Analytics & Visualization

• Transform, integrate, and analyze data across multiple platforms to assess organizational performance and mission outcomes. Scope, design, and develop intuitive and interactive dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) tailored to users with varying technical backgrounds.

Client Engagement & Data Culture

• Advise on data policies, processes, and standards; identify strengths and improvement areas within the client's current environment.
• Build data literacy and drive buy‑in across the client team, promoting the use of data in routine operations and decision‑making.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to align data activities and champion the importance of data‑informed operations.
• Respond to high‑visibility taskers related to HR data for senior audiences.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• FOUR (4) years relevant data analytics and visualization, management, or governance experience.
• Experience in data analysis methods and using Tableau, PowerBI, or similar data visualization tools to develop dashboards.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• State Department experience (or other international agency).
• Experience supporting offices with human resources functions.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Prior consulting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Apps, including building custom apps and designing user experience.
• Experience with Python and/or R.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00.

Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.