Data Analyst

Kearney & Company • Alexandria, VA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kearney & Company is seeking a Data Analyst to join our team supporting one of the Federal government’s largest agencies. This role involves performing procedures such as data analytics, robotics, and machine learning. The ideal candidate will be able to take and apply training in these areas, learn new programming languages quickly, and demonstrate awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities. The position also requires assisting in drafting and preparing project deliverables, working effectively in a team environment, communicating with clients and team members, and balancing multiple projects concurrently. Utilizing technology to share knowledge, develop skills, and continually learn is essential. Professionalism and competence in the client’s environment are expected, along with strong digital dexterity, meaning executing work with independence, agility, and effectiveness while embracing technology for better business outcomes. Travel opportunities may be available depending on client needs.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Computer Science, Statistics, or Information Technology, Cyber Security or related (or other synonym for IT related major)
• 2 years of Python development experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in-person 2 days per week in the Alexandria VA area
• Must have an active Interim U.S. Secret security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)
• Ability to travel at least 25%

Nice To Haves

• Proficient skills in MS Excel
• Experience with SharePoint, Oracle, ACL Analytics, PowerBI, and/or Access databases

Responsibilities

• Performing procedures such as data analytics, robotics, and machine learning.
• Taking and applying training in data analytics and robotics and machine learning.
• Learning new programming languages quickly.
• Demonstrating awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities.
• Assisting in drafting and preparing project deliverables.
• Working in a team environment and communicating effectively with clients and team members.
• Balancing multiple projects concurrently.
• Utilizing technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn.
• Demonstrating professionalism and competence in the client’s environment.
• Demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Demonstrating strong digital dexterity: Meaning, executing work with independence and the capability of being agile, adept, and effective while embracing any existing or emerging technology for yielding a better business solution or outcome.
• Travel opportunities (depending on client to client)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Bonuses (when applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level