Government and Public Sector - AI & Data - Senior BA

Government and Public Sector – AI & Data – Senior Business Analyst

From strategy to execution, the Government and Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans, and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

​​​​EY delivers unparalleled service in big data, business intelligence, and digital analytics built on a blend of custom-developed methods related to customer analytics, data visualization, and optimization. We leverage best practices and a high degree of business acumen that has been compiled over years of experience to ensure the highest level of execution and satisfaction for our clients. At EY, our methods are not tied to any specific platforms but rather arrived at by analyzing business needs and making sure that the solutions delivered meet all client goals.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support data analytics, visualization, and process automation initiatives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

This role blends strong business analysis and project management capabilities with hands-on experience in dashboarding and low-code automation tools. The ideal candidate will translate complex business needs into actionable solutions using visualization platforms and Microsoft Power Platform technologies.

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, and/or Qlik.
• Build and support business process automation solutions using Microsoft Power Automate.
• Develop and maintain low-code applications using Microsoft Power Apps to enhance operational workflows.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Support end-to-end delivery of analytics and automation solutions, from requirements through deployment.
• Facilitate project planning, tracking, and status reporting to ensure timely delivery of deliverables.
• Work cross-functionally with technical teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and system functionality.
• Perform testing, validation, and user acceptance support for dashboards and applications.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automation, and business processes.

Skills and attributes for success

·        Helping our clients make data-driven decisions by working with structured and unstructured data sets, building out predictive models and advising our clients on data mining leading practices

·        Clearly communicating findings, recommendations, and opportunities to improve data systems and solutions

·        Demonstrating deep understanding of and ability to teach data science, concepts, tools, features, functions, and benefits of different approaches to apply them

·        Seeking out information to learn about emerging methodologies and technologies

·        Clarifying problems by driving to understand the true issue

·        Looking for opportunities for improving methods and outcomes

·        Applying data driven approach in tying technology solutions to specific business outcomes

·        Collaborating, influencing, and building consensus through constructive relationships and effective listening

·        Solving problems by incorporating data into decision making

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics)
• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, data analytics, or related roles
• Demonstrated experience with data visualization and reporting tools
• Experience delivering solutions using Microsoft Power Platform
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with Tableau, Qlik, ArcGIS, Databricks, AWS, Azure, or Foundry.
• Knowledge of MLOps, AI governance, and model validation practices.
• Federal government or law enforcement analytics experience.
• Graduate degree in a quantitative field.

Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office.  In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel 20 – 30% or more.

What we look for

We’re interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the Data Science and Big Data industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve the full potential of their data, this role is for you.

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

•    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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

 EY | Building a better working world

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Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $106,200 to $194,600.  The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $127,400 to $221,100.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 
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EY  |  Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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