Senior Data Analyst (Top Secret Clearance Required)

The Clearing is a management consulting firm that helps leaders identify underlying causes of organizational obstacles resolve highly complex challenges prioritize the fewest most important initiatives to tackle regardless of conflicting needs and make informed decisions in the context of an agreed-upon mission vision and strategy. We help create peak performance organizations through strategy organizational development leadership training and change management. Our experienced consultants bring a powerful blend of analytic and creative skills from diverse fields including change management finance engineering communications education policy design and corporate leadership.

The Clearing is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support a high-profile mission-critical project within the Department of War. The Senior Data Analyst will work closely with technical subject-matter experts project leaders and client stakeholders to support organizational change improve business outcomes and ensure the successful adoption of collaboration and information-management tools. Qualified candidates must have a Top Secret security clearance (or one thats been active within the past two years) and be willing to work on-site at the client location in Arlington VA.

As a Senior Data Analyst at The Clearing you will lead efforts to leverage complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies that drive client outcomes. You will improve client decision-making and processes through complex data insights accuracy and integrity. You will manage small- to medium-sized projects guide teams and ensure that client work meets or exceeds expectations. Your role will involve cultivating team members and clients by modeling The Clearings core consulting approaches mindsets and behaviors. Youll take ownership of project financials client satisfaction and deliverables playing a critical role in integrating scientific insights into consulting work.

What Youll Do

• Utilize data analysis to support client recommendations strategic change initiatives and process improvements
• Develop compelling reports and presentations that effectively integrate data storytelling and visualizations (including dashboards charts and graphs) to communicate insights clearly
• Perform advanced coding in tools such as Google Sheets Microsoft Excel R Python and SQL with a working knowledge of BI tools like Power BI Qlik Sense and Tableau
• Analyze trends clean and prepare datasets and ensure data quality through extensive peer Quality Assurance (QA) reviews
• Translate client objectives into clear data-centered strategies using non-technical language
• Design and implement intelligent workflows and solutions using tools such as Zapier Pickaxe and Lovable with a focus on integrating large language models (LLMs) into business processes and user-facing applications
• Develop trusted professional relationships with clients and manage client requirements and expectations
• Support business development efforts and expand project scopes by sharing insights on emerging trends and market developments; Pursue and secure follow-on or plus-up project work and coordinate capture activities for net-new growth
• Lead and facilitate client meetings
• Manage project lane(s)
• Support the professional development of junior team members
• Contribute to content development for TCs Knowledge Base and Solution Kits
• Develop thought leadership materials showcasing your knowledge and application of TCs solutions
• Collaborate creatively with customer data sources and develop data visualizations
• Ensure data quality through extensive peer QA reviews translating objectives into strategies

• Active Top Secret clearance (or active within the past two years).
• Willingness and ability to work onsite in Arlington Virginia
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship
• A masters degree in a highly analytical field (e.g. STEM social sciences data analytics or data science)
• Six (6) years of relevant professional experience in management consulting or a client-facing environment with at least four (4) years as a data analyst or data scientist
• Proficiency in R Python SQL and BI tools (e.g. Power BI Qlik Sense Tableau)
• Experience in Data Mining Data Lakes Warehousing Machine Learning and AI is preferred
• Strong communication skills to present complex data to non-technical audiences
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience in change management strategic planning or strategic communication; Program management or organizational design expertise; PMP and/or Prosci Change Management certification

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.

Compensation

The projected annual salary range for this position is between $96000.00 and $144000.00. 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.

EEO

The Clearing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.