Senior Data Analyst

CGI•Reston, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced candidate to support our team by delivering data-driven solutions that strengthen financial insights and streamline operations. This role focuses on building intuitive dashboards, developing scalable data pipelines, and applying advanced analytics to support better business decisions. You'll work closely with finance and business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into practical, high-impact data solutions. The position also involves improving existing reporting tools, ensuring data accuracy, and optimizing performance across analytics platforms. In addition, this role requires experience operating in Agile environments, with a strong preference for candidates who bring a background as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) or similar leadership role within SAFe or large-scale Agile frameworks. As part of this hybrid responsibility, you will help facilitate cross-team coordination, support program-level planning and execution, and drive continuous improvement across data and analytics initiatives. Success in this role requires a balance of technical expertise, business understanding, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience with Python and SQL for data processing and automation
Proven ability to design and deliver Tableau dashboards that are both insightful and user-friendly
Solid understanding of data engineering concepts, including building and maintaining data pipelines
Experience applying advanced analytics techniques such as statistical analysis, forecasting, or modeling
Comfortable working with large, complex datasets and turning them into meaningful insights
Track record of automating workflows and improving reporting efficiency
Ability to optimize performance for queries, dashboards, and data processes
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and manage competing priorities
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Experience with release management, Scrum Master, or similar Agile leadership role
Strong understanding of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) principles, Program Increment (PI) planning, and Agile ceremonies
Experience facilitating cross-team coordination, dependency management, and risk mitigation in large-scale programs
Ability to drive continuous improvement through retrospectives, metrics, and Agile best practices
Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms
Experience aligning data and analytics initiatives with broader program and business objectives

Responsibilities

Deliver data-driven solutions that strengthen financial insights and streamline operations
Build intuitive dashboards
Develop scalable data pipelines
Apply advanced analytics to support better business decisions
Work closely with finance and business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into practical, high-impact data solutions
Improve existing reporting tools
Ensure data accuracy
Optimize performance across analytics platforms
Operate in Agile environments
Facilitate cross-team coordination
Support program-level planning and execution
Drive continuous improvement across data and analytics initiatives