Government and Public Sector - Senior Data Analyst

From strategy to execution, the Government & 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. 

The opportunity

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.

Our Senior Data Analyst will work in a collaborative environment working with various project teams to support client analytics and visualization. The senior will perform detailed data quality analysis, identifying data anomalies and issues requiring data correction while providing various areas of data governance to ensure accuracy.

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

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 on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment.

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.