BizFirst is hiring: Data Analyst in Washington

Job Title: Data Analyst

Number of positions: 1

Urgency and target start date: Early to mid-December (depending on clearance process)

Security clearance: all clearances

Work location: Hybrid; remote – minimum of 1 day a month in DC (ICE HQ) or up to 1 day a week

Work hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (with lunch break)

W2 only

Position Overview

BizFirst is supporting our client in search of a full-time, permanent Data Analyst. In this position, the Data Analyst will synthesize insights from the vast amount of data captured by the Office of the CFO (OCFO) Government employees, and partner closely with Government analysts. The data governance and analytics analyst shall collaborate with key OCFO stakeholders to craft strategies to improve the performance of the team. The analyst shall generate and share learnings and drive the execution of the strategic recommendations made through project management. The analyst shall combine a passion for innovative analysis with the ability to build, engage, and retain a team of highly talented analysts. The analyst shall ideally have worked in a similar role (operations, support, analytics), and shall feel comfortable interacting with other stakeholders and senior management on a regular basis.

Our client is a specialized management consulting firm that engages experienced professionals and consultants to support the federal government with strategic project execution, financial process optimization, advanced IT solutions, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation. Through innovative transformations, they develop and implement strategies to optimize operations for military departments and agencies across the U.S. Federal Government.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert analysis and recommendations on current and emerging approaches and technology for big data management and analytics.
  
• Apply accounting and auditing concepts to client situations
  
• Perform financial, budgetary, and operational data analytics
  
• Meet engagement project expectations defined by project and engagement stakeholders
  
• Identify, communicate, and address project risks, assumptions, and constraints
  
• Manage resources, communications, and cost management of projects/programs
  
• Assume responsibility for the collection and documentation of project and engagement financial, accounting and audit related information for daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting, as directed
  
• Assume responsibility for the completion and delivery of engagement specific work products and deliverables
  
• Ability to conduct detailed research and analysis of technical information.
  
• Knowledge of industry leading data quality and data protection management practices.
  
• Knowledge of data related government regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues.
  
• Other related duties as assigned by PM.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Social / Physical / Life Science, Business, or related field.
  
• Five (5) or more years of analytical experience, in product / BI analytics, business operations.
  
• Proficiency in SQL, OBIEE, R, Tableau, Python, PowerBI or similar tools; Proficiency in the following Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio.
  
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Level 4 clearance preferred; Other previous DHS/DoD Top Secret or Secret Clearance acceptable
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and projects with strong, verbal, written, analytical, time management, and organizational skills.
  
• Experience with reporting and visualization platforms (e.g. Tableau).
  
• Experience with scripting/programming for data mining and modeling (R, Python).
  

Company (Client Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  
• 401(k) with company match
  
• Generous vacation and paid federal holidays
  
• Short Term Disability benefits
  
• Basic Life Insurance – 100% for employee
  
• Monthly internet reimbursement
  
• Parking reimbursement
  
• Training, professional development, educational assistance
  
• Birthday recognition
  

About BizFirst

BizFirst is a pioneering US-owned company that bridges the gap between job seekers and employers in the small business, commercial, enterprise, and government sectors. With a suite of tailored services covering temporary contractors, direct hiring, and consulting, we empower organizations to meet their staffing needs efficiently. Our comprehensive AI-matching platform ensures a seamless match between candidates’ expertise and our clients’ requirements. Our dedicated team thrives on fostering lasting relationships with both companies and candidates, ensuring a win-win scenario for everyone.