Description
Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.
Overview
We are seeking a Junior Data Analyst to support federal government trade, analytics, and mission transformation priorities by assisting with data mining, data preparation, reporting, documentation, and analysis across complex data environments. This role will support data scientists, data analysts, and other technical team members in transforming raw data into accurate, clear, and actionable insights for government stakeholders.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in data analysis, data preparation, reporting, and documentation, along with the ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary data science team. This role is well suited for an early-career analyst who is detail-oriented, mission-focused, and interested in supporting advanced analytics, business intelligence, and data-driven decision-making in a federal environment.
Location
This role will primarily support work in the Washington, DC Metro area, with work expected at or near the client site in Ashburn, VA as required by the contract. Telework may be permitted only with prior government approval.
Security Requirement
Must be a U.S. Citizen with a recent DHS Public Trust, DoD Secret, or DoD Top Secret clearance, and must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP background investigation or other required government suitability determination.
What You Will Do
Support data mining, data preparation, reporting, and documentation activities under the direction of data analysts, senior data scientists, and project leadership
Conduct analyses, studies, and needs/gaps assessments as directed by data analysts or senior technical team members
Prepare, clean, transform,validate, and summarize structured and unstructured data from multiple sources
Assistwith assessing the accuracy, completeness, reasonableness, and usability of data, recommendations, and proposed solutions
Document and summarize results of data analysis and contribute to the development of recommended solutions to customer problems
Prepare big data for use in reporting, visualization, data modeling, statistical analysis, machine learning, and business intelligence products
Implement data models developed by others and support testing, review, and documentation of analytical outputs
Provide database support for customer solutions, including data extraction, data validation, data profiling, and data quality support
Assistin developing data-driven analyses, reports, dashboards, visualizations, and analytical summaries based on stakeholder requirements
Support data scientists, data analysts, engineers, architects, and other consultants in the performance of assigned project tasks
Participate in Agile delivery activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, task updates, demonstrations, and issue resolution
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for data issues, reporting inconsistencies, and analytical product defects
Maintain documentation for datasets, analytical methods, data transformations, reports, dashboards, and workflows
Communicate analysis techniques, findings, and products to technical and non-technical audiences with support from senior team members
What This Role Requires
U.S. Citizenshiprequireddue to federal contract requirements
Recent DHS Public Trust, DoD Secret, or DoD Top Secret clearancerequired
Ability to obtain andmaintaina CBP background investigation or other required government suitability determination
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, or another closely related scientific or technical discipline
Two (2) years of relevant experience in applied research, business intelligence, statistics, data science, computer science, operations research, or another closely related quantitative or computational discipline
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or another closely related discipline
Experience supporting DHS, CBP, or other federal law enforcement, trade, revenue, regulatory, or mission operations environments
Experience supporting analytics, reporting, data preparation, or business intelligence projects in a federal or regulated environment
Experience working with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, including transactional, entity, operational, or case management data
Experience using SQL, Python, R, Excel, SAS, Databricks, AWS, or similar tools for data preparation, analysis, reporting, or visualization
Experience with data profiling, data quality assessment, data cleansing, validation, reconciliation, and issue documentation
Experience developing or supporting dashboards, reports, data visualizations, or self-service analytics products using Tableau, Power BI,QuickSight, or similar platforms
Exposure to machine learning, statistical modeling, anomaly detection, entity resolution, network analysis, cohort analysis, or risk-scoring projects
Experience writing analytical summaries, technical documentation, user guides, data dictionaries, or standard operating procedures
Experience working in Agile, Scrum,SAFe, or similar iterative delivery environments
Experience working in secure, compliant federal IT or data environments
Professional Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability toidentifytrends, inconsistencies, and meaningful patterns in data
Strong communicationskills with the ability to explain data findings, analytical concepts, and reporting products to technical and non-technical audiences
Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy, completeness, documentation, and quality
Ability to follow technical direction, apply feedback, and contribute to team deliverables
Ability to manage assigned tasks and deliver high-quality work in an Agile environment
Collaborative and proactive with the ability to work effectively with data scientists, analysts, engineers, architects, developers, project managers, and end users
Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new tools, methods, business processes, and mission areas
Mission-focused with a commitment to delivering actionable, reliable, and high-quality analytical support that improves government decision-making and operational outcomes
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our?EEO (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.?
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at? candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. ?
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$60,967.00 - $103,643.00
Ashburn, VA (VA28)
