Data Analyst, Business Operations (Secret Clearance Required)

As a Data Analyst at The Clearing you will be at the forefront of integrating data insights with strategic consulting to create impactful this role you wont just tick boxes; youll embody a mindset that thrives on solving complex problems and driving progress. You will lead tasks create deliverables and collaborate across teams to infuse scientific thinking into our consulting work always aiming for real progress over perfection. You will support client decision-making and improve processes through data insights accuracy and integrity.

What Youll Do

• Utilize data analysis to support strategic change initiatives identify operational performance trends and present value-add recommendations
• Translate client objectives into clear data-centered strategies using non-technical language.
• Analyze trends clean and prepare datasets and ensure data quality through peer Quality Assurance (QA) reviews
• Support enterprise data integration efforts across all enterprise applications
• Design and maintain data models to support enterprise analytics and reporting
• Assist with the development of enterprise data governance reporting standards frameworks data definitions and dashboard best practices
• Develop compelling reports and presentations that effectively integrate data business intelligence and visualizations (including dashboards charts and graphs) to communicate insights
• Perform advanced coding in tools such as Google Sheets Microsoft Excel R Python and SQL
• Design and implement intelligent workflows and solutions using tools like Zapier Pickaxe and Lovable with a focus on integrating AI large language models (LLMs) into business processes and user-facing applications
• Maintain strong client relationships support business development efforts and expand project scopes by sharing insights on emerging trends and market developments
• Lead and facilitate client meetings
• Manage project lanes and tasks

Compensation

The projected salary range for this position is between $85000 and $110000 annually. Actual compensation and starting salaries are determined based on various factors including the candidates education experience knowledge skills certifications and clearance level as well as internal equity. Once at The Clearing movement through pay bands is based on performance. Base annual salary is just one component of The Clearings total compensation philosophy and approach. Employees are eligible to participate in The Clearings robust benefits programs including our incentive compensation (bonus) programs. Please refer to our Careers Page online for a complete list of benefits.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance (or one thats been active within the past two years)
• Bachelors degree ideally in a technical analytical or social science field
• Four (4) years of relevant experience preferably in the management consulting industry or another client-facing environment
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis interpretation and visualization for decision-making
• Proficiency in analysis and presentation toolsExcel/Sheets PowerPoint/Slides Word/Docs; familiarity with Google Suite is a plus
• Working knowledge of BI tools like Power BI Qlik Sense and Tableau
• Foundational knowledge and understanding of business data analysis and assessment to evaluate business opportunities risks and potential outcomes
• Experience in managing client relationships and delivering customer-focused solutions
• Willingness and ability to travel to and work at a client site in Alexandria VA
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Design thinking change management strategic planning strategic communication program management and/or organizational design experience
• PMP and/or Prosci Change Management certification
• Data analytics/engineering/science-related certifications

Physical and Mental Requirements

While performing duties of this job an employee may be required to perform any or all of the following: attend meetings in and out of the office travel (sometimes extensively); occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand; communicate effectively (both orally and in writing); ability to effectively use computers and other electronic and standard office equipment; and occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Work is primarily sedentary involving sitting for several hours at a time. Occasionally tasks such as walking climbing stairs and standing are required in this role. Additionally this job requires certain mental demands including the ability to use sound judgment withstand moderate stress and maintain attention to detail. The Clearing is committed to partnering with all candidates and employees to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to meet these requirements.

EEO

The Clearing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.