Entry Level Analyst

JCS Solutions LLC•Fairfax, VA

1d•$45,000 - $58,000

About The Position

JCS Solutions LLC is seeking an Entry-Level Analyst to support data-driven decision making across our business operations. This role is designed for an early professional who is curious, detail-oriented, and eager to turn raw information into clear recommendations. Working alongside experienced managers, the analyst will gather and organize data, build recurring reports, and help translate findings into practical actions for internal teams and client-facing programs. It is a hands-on introduction to how analysis supports growth, marketing, and operational performance in a professional services environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, economics, finance, statistics, analytics, or a closely related field.
0 to 2 years of professional experience; internships, co-ops, campus consulting projects, and relevant coursework count.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams for day-to-day documentation and collaboration.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain findings plainly to people outside the analytics function.
Demonstrated attention to detail, sound judgment with sensitive information, and the ability to manage several assignments at once.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to a business intelligence or visualization tool such as Power BI or Tableau.
Familiarity with SQL, Python, or R for querying and summarizing data sets.
Coursework or internship experience in marketing analytics, digital campaign measurement, CRM platforms, or web analytics.
Interest in government, technology, or professional services markets.
Experience presenting analytical work to an audience, whether in a classroom, club, or workplace setting.

Responsibilities

Collect, clean, and organize data from internal systems, spreadsheets, and third-party sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency before analysis begins.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports and dashboards that track business, marketing, and operational performance against established goals.
Analyze trends in customer, campaign, and market data, and summarize findings in short written briefs for managers and project leads.
Support market and competitor research, including sizing opportunities, profiling target segments, and documenting relevant industry developments.
Assist with budget tracking, forecasting inputs, and variance summaries in partnership with finance and operations staff.
Build clear charts, tables, and slides that make complex information easy for non-technical audiences to understand.
Document processes, maintain data definitions, and recommend simple improvements that reduce manual effort in recurring reporting.
Participate in team meetings and client reviews, taking notes, tracking follow-up items, and confirming that action items are completed on schedule.