Job Family:Data Science & Analysis
Travel Required:None
Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:As a Senior Data Analyst, you will be part of a dynamic team supporting customers within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In this role, you will help drive data-informed decision-making by collecting, transforming, integrating, and analyzing data to identify trends, assess performance, and create meaningful visualizations. Senior Data Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, protecting, and monitoring the organization's High Value Assets (HVAs)-the systems, data, and services whose compromise would significantly impact mission, operations, or security. This role blends cybersecurity expertise, data analytics, and risk management to ensure HVAs are properly cataloged, continuously monitored, and safeguarded against evolving threats.
- Collect, integrate, and analyze complex datasets to uncover insights that support mission objectives.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative risk assessments focused on threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts to HVAs.
- Use analytics tools to build dashboards, key risk indicators (KRIs), and trend analyses that support leadership decisions.
- Develop intuitive, interactive, and visually compelling dashboards (e.g., in Power BI) for users with a wide range of technical backgrounds.
- Define data requirements and ensure data is properly stored, accessible, and aligned with client needs.
- Create and maintain data governance documentation, tools, and templates.
- Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to gather, understand, and refine requirements.
- Identify and document data quality and fidelity issues; provide recommendations for remediation.
- Build tools, resources, and reports to support data requests and ongoing analysis needs.
- Operate effectively in a hybrid work environment, including on-site client work, Guidehouse offices, and remote settings.
What You Will Need:- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (or higher) security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree.
- TWELEVE (12) or more years of experience in data analysis, engineering, data visualization, data integration, or database management OR TEN (10) years of experience with a Masters degree.
- Experience ensuring data accuracy and usability through data quality management and integration using tools such as SQL, Python, or R.
- Experience creating data visualizations and dashboards with Power BI.
What Would Be Nice To Have:- Knowledge of federal or enterprise HVA requirements and cybersecurity frameworks.
- Ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Understanding of relational database design and structures.
- Hands-on experience with data wrangling and analysis in R or Python.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
