EY Government Public Sector - Senior Data Analyst 

United States, Virginia, Arlington 

116134885

Key Responsibilities:

• Works in collaborative environment with various project teams to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission.
• Provides advice, assistance and written recommendations based on data analysis and results. Familiarity with tools such are SAP Business Objects, Power BI, Qlik, Tableau etc.
• Ability to respond to data calls and data requests through the creation of new reports and queries and communicate results effectively to a variety of stakeholders including senior management.
• Support current data governance and data strategy initiatives related to analytics and data architecture.
• Understand current state processes and recommend improvements to make programs and processes more efficient and effective.
• Ability to understand client needs and pain points to recommend requirements in data systems.
• Ability to analyze data from relational databases and understand data structures.
• Facilitate senior leadership-level meetings and working groups. Ensure meetings are structured and substantive by documenting discussion, identifying action items, and monitoring follow-on work.
• Support requirements gathering process; ability to translate business needs into actionable OIT requirements.
• Ability to explain and document complex methodologies in simple words.
• Liaison with the technical development team by articulating operational and mission needs.
• Communicate orally, in writing and graphically (MS Office Suite of Products to include Visio) with a wide variety of stakeholders across the enterprise.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5-8 years of experience; 2+ DHS Domain experience
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain DOD Secret clearance
• Understanding and passion for emerging technology
• Excellent analytical skills combined with verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to work in-person the greater Washington, DC area

Skills and attributes for success

• Clearly communicating findings, recommendations, and opportunities to improve data systems and solutions
• An in-depth knowledge of data analysis and its core principles
• Strong knowledge in implementing best practices specifically for data management
• Applying data mining and statistical analysis techniques like hypothesis testing, segmentation, and modelling to analyze large amounts of data

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.