Data Analyst (Secret Cleared)

CGI•Arlington, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time opportunity for a detail-oriented analyst to work with a team of technologists in an agile environment supporting a client. The analyst will work closely with data engineers, business analysts, and client stakeholders to produce insights from large datasets using Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and modern business intelligence tools. The position is located onsite with the client in Arlington, Virginia, and requires an interim Secret clearance to begin work and a Secret clearance maintained throughout the project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
2–4 years of experience in data analysis, BI development, and reporting.
An interim Secret clearance is required to begin working onsite with the client in Arlington, Virginia; a Secret clearance must be maintained throughout the project.
Proficiency in SQL for analytics and data querying.
At least 2 years of experience working on analytics and business intelligence-focused initiatives.
At least 2 years of experience with self-service business intelligence tools, specifically Power BI.
Understanding of modern UI-style frameworks and design systems to support consistency and usability in analytics solutions.
Familiarity with SQL analytics or notebook-based analysis.
At least 1 year of experience using Python or R to build statistical models or analyze data within a distributed computing environment.
Understanding of data modeling, KPI definitions, and analytical dataset structures.
Ability to work with large datasets and distributed data systems.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Clear communication skills, including the ability to convey insights to nontechnical audiences.
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Databricks SQL, Palantir, Delta Lake, or Python-based notebooks.
Exposure to data governance, metadata management, or enterprise data catalog tools.
Familiarity with statistical analysis, forecasting, or predictive modeling concepts.
Experience working in an Agile environment.
Familiarity with UI/UX best practices for data visualization, dashboard layout, and user interaction design.

Responsibilities

Analyze, profile, and validate cloud-hosted datasets for reporting, dashboards, and analytical use cases.
Use Databricks and Azure Synapse to prepare, transform, and curate datasets for downstream analytics and self-service BI.
Develop dashboards and visualizations with BI tools to support decision-making among business and technical stakeholders.
Partner with clients to understand analytical needs, document business requirements, and translate them into data solutions.
Write optimized SQL queries and analytical logic across Databricks SQL, Synapse SQL, and cloud databases.
Perform data validation, testing, and reconciliation to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of insights.
Collaborate with data engineers to align analytical datasets with data models, ingestion pipelines, and data governance structures.
Create and maintain documentation for datasets, business rules, KPIs, and reporting processes.