Government and Public Sector - AI & Data - Data Analytics Senior Consultant

EY•McLean, VA

1d•$106,200 - $221,100•Hybrid

About The Position

The Government and Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. EY delivers unparalleled service in big data, business intelligence, and digital analytics built on a blend of custom-developed methods related to customer analytics, data visualization, and optimization. We leverage best practices and a high degree of business acumen that has been compiled over years of experience to ensure the highest level of execution and satisfaction for our clients. At EY, our methods are not tied to any specific platforms but rather arrived at by analyzing business needs and making sure that the solutions delivered meet all client goals. You will help our clients navigate the complex world of modern data science and analytics. We’ll look to you to provide our clients with a unique business perspective on on how data science and analytics can transform and improve their entire organization – starting with key business issues they face. This is a high growth, high visibility area with plenty of opportunities to enhance your skillset and build your career. We’re seeking a highly motivated Senior Analyst to support a DOD client in the design, development, and deployment of data analytics, business intelligence, workflow automation, and low-code application solutions. This individual will work directly with the client and civilian government stakeholders to transform business requirements into actionable analytics, dashboards, and mission-support applications that improve operational effectiveness, transparency, and decision-making. The ideal candidate combines technical development skills with strong consulting capabilities and can work independently with clients to understand business challenges, design solutions, develop prototypes, and deliver production-ready capabilities using Microsoft technologies such as Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse. This position supports a growing portfolio of work focused on operational analytics, enterprise reporting, workflow modernization, AI-enabled tools, and Power Platform-based solutions.

Requirements

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Must have a bachelor's degree
Must have 3-5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, application development, or digital transformation.
Must be comfortable working in-person as needed
Experience developing dashboards and analytical products using Power BI or similar visualization platforms.
Experience building applications using Microsoft Power Apps and workflow solutions using Power Automate.
Experience integrating data from SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Excel, SQL, APIs, and enterprise systems.
Experience with AI-enabled solutions, Copilot, GenAI, or intelligent automation capabilities.
Experience working with structured and unstructured datasets, data integration, and reporting environments.
Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Hands-on experience with various big data technologies in one or more ecosystems (Hadoop, AWS or Microsoft).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD)
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, or Azure Analytics solutions.
Experience supporting operational improvement, Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, process optimization, or performance improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.
PL-900, PL-100, PL-200, PL-300, or related Microsoft certifications.

Responsibilities

Design and develop interactive dashboards, scorecards, and executive visualizations using Power BI and related analytics platforms.
Transform raw, incomplete, and decentralized datasets into actionable information products that support leadership decision-making.
Develop KPI frameworks, metric definitions, data dictionaries, and reporting solutions.
Conduct data analysis to identify trends, root causes, operational insights, and opportunities for improvement.
Support data-informed decision-making initiatives through quantitative analysis and visualization.
Design, build, test, and deploy low-code applications using Microsoft Power Apps.
Develop automated workflows and business processes using Power Automate.
Configure and maintain Dataverse environments and related data models.
Create user-friendly interfaces that enable field personnel and leadership to access information efficiently.
Support application enhancement, user feedback incorporation, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with government stakeholders to gather requirements and translate operational challenges into technical solutions.
Facilitate working sessions, requirements workshops, and demonstrations.
Develop prototypes and minimum viable products (MVPs) to accelerate user feedback and adoption.
Document solution architectures, business rules, process flows, and technical requirements.
Develop executive ready briefings and decision-support materials.
Present analytical findings and application demonstrations to government leadership.
Support multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Coordinate with data engineers, business analysts, performance improvement specialists, and government stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.