About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT — Government & Public Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential Client seeks an Analyst — Business Analytics to join its Government & Public Services-focused IT practice in Rosslyn, VA. This is an entry-level consulting opportunity (or early-career hire) for candidates who want to turn data into actionable insights that support public-sector transformation and mission outcomes.

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What you’ll do

As a Business Analytics Analyst you will:

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to convert data into insights that inform client decisions.
• Support research, data collection, cleansing, and management for analytics projects.
• Run statistical analyses, build and validate models, and interpret results for non-technical stakeholders.
• Prepare visualizations, reports, and briefings to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate on cross-functional teams across strategy, operations, and technology to deliver client value.
• Contribute to project workstreams, lead small tasks or analyses, and help ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Support opportunities for specialization in areas such as data science, business intelligence, or advanced analytics techniques.

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The team

You will join a Government & Public Services team serving agencies, higher education, nonprofits, and other public-sector organizations. Teams work across strategy, operations, and technology to drive improved mission outcomes and organizational performance. Expect a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with hands-on client exposure.

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Minimum qualifications (Required)

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university with expected graduation by Summer 2027 OR completed bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting/Finance, Analytics, Applied Math, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Technology, or a closely related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Reside within a commutable distance (e.g., ~100-mile radius) of the assigned office with ability to commute daily if required.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% on average, depending on client needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (where required).
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.

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Preferred qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher.
• Internship, project, or coursework experience in analytics, data science, applied math, computer science, statistics, or finance.
• Experience with statistical tools, visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), SQL, Python, or R is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Compensation & location

• Estimated base salary range: $88,000 - $91,000 per year (range reflects factors such as experience, skills, and location; final offer subject to candidate qualifications and business needs).
• Primary work location: Rosslyn, VA (on-site or hybrid depending on client needs).

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Additional details & legal

• This role is an entry-level opportunity intended for candidates beginning or building a career in consulting and analytics.
• Applicants who meet the above requirements will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law.
• Ability to travel up to 50% on average and to obtain required security clearances are conditions of employment for some assignments.
• Careertakes acts as the recruiting platform; employment is with the Confidential Client. Careertakes may share additional matched opportunities with applicants.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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