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 Services and IT Consulting; Government Relations Services.

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

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What You’ll Do

• Collect, prepare, validate, and analyze large and complex datasets from multiple sources to support project objectives and organizational decision-making.
• Conduct trend, performance, comparative, predictive, and scenario-based analyses to identify patterns, anomalies, and actionable insights.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and similar platforms.
• Query and transform data using SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy) to support analysis and automation.
• Collaborate with project teams, business stakeholders, and subject matter experts to translate business questions into analytical approaches and recommendations.
• Produce clear, concise presentations and briefing materials that communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build and refine analytical models and methodologies to evaluate performance, risks, trends, and outcomes.
• Maintain documentation of data sources, assumptions, methods, and results to ensure reproducibility and transparency.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and data quality.
• Support proof-of-concepts and evaluate emerging analytics approaches, including AI/ML-assisted techniques, where appropriate.
• Participate in project meetings and cross-functional initiatives; support testing and adoption of new analytical tools.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in data analysis or analytics roles.
• Strong Excel skills (advanced analysis, charting, modeling).
• Proficiency with SQL for querying and manipulating relational datasets.
• Experience with Python for data analysis (Pandas, NumPy) and scripting/automation.
• Experience building dashboards and visualizations with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and modeling techniques used for trend and performance evaluation.
• Exposure to cloud technologies and AI-assisted analytics or automation tools preferred.
• Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical analyses to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment and work collaboratively on teams.

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Work Location

• Hybrid — Sterling, VA (work arrangement includes on-site and remote work as required by the project).
• This role is located in Sterling, VA, USA. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Benefits

• Employer-contributed medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan options (available day 1).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Employer-paid short term disability and basic life insurance.
• 11 observed paid federal holidays and generous PTO accruals.
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan.
• Additional benefits may be provided by the Confidential Client; details will be shared during the hiring process.

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Why Join

Join Confidential Client to work on meaningful, data-driven projects within the IT Services and Government Relations Services space. You’ll work alongside experienced technical teams, broaden your analytics toolkit, and contribute to analyses that directly inform decisions across programs and projects.

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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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