GridIron IT is seeking a Data Analyst local to Washington, DC.

Active TS (SCI Eligible) Clearance Required!!

Description
As our Data Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive operations and decision making. Your in-depth knowledge and experience in manipulating, statistically analyzing, and visualizing mission data will be essential to our team’s ability to uncover trends, identify opportunities, and optimize processes. This role is ideal for those who have experience applying analytic tradecraft to mission problems and translating that into code via data analysis, automation and machine learning models. This role will regularly involve thinking critically and devising innovative solutions to expedite and enhance complex data challenges for mission end users. You will work with highly technical data science teams and functional stakeholders, and your ability to speak and work in a shared language with them will be invaluable.

Qualifications:

• Able to work 60% on-site at a client SCIF in Washington D.C.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Writing functional Python code to automate routine tasks and explore and analyze data
• Visualizing data to understand trends, patterns, and elucidate insights
• Ability to gather requirements for analytics that augment and/or enhance mission tradecraft
• Familiarity with cloud computing and services, particularly AWS
• Excellent technical troubleshooting and process implementation skills
• Exceptional customer service and team collaboration skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience working in Cloud environments, particularly AWS
• Hands-on experience training, selecting, and evaluating machine learning models
• Familiarity and experience with the Intelligence Community (IC), and the intel cycle.
• Familiarity and experience with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Relevant certifications

Responsibilities:

• Perform ad-hoc analysis using Python to support specific intelligence questions and projects.
• Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets from various sources to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and functional stakeholders, to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Utilize statistical methods and software tools to analyze data and support decision-making processes.
• Create and maintain documentation of data analysis processes, methodologies, and findings.
• Ensure data security and compliance with relevant data protection regulations and requirements.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) company specializing in IT Infrastructure, Cyber & Cloud Security, Software Development, and Enterprise Support. Gridiron is an Inc. 5000 2022 recipient and Washington Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies in the Greater Washington Area for 2022. Gridiron offers a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active TS SCI clearance?

Experience:

• Python: 3 years (Required)
• AWS: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20016 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20016