Data Analyst Job at Elder Research Inc. in Arlington

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Location(s): Arlington, VA & Washington DC (DUE TO CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS, YOU MUST BE LOCATED IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON DC AREA)

Workplace: Hybrid

Clearance Required: Must have an IRS Public Trust with Full Background Investigation

Requisition Type: Pipeline – this is not a current opening but rather a talent pipeline for Data Analysts of all levels with an IRS Public Trust and background investigation, interested in supporting the government customer. When new IRS Data Analyst positions become available, this talent community will be the first place our recruiters look to fill the roles. Candidates with profiles in this community can also expect to receive updates on relevant new opportunities. Please apply to any current funded/awarded openings if available.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join our team. As a Data Analyst at Elder Research, you will work with a team of Data Scientists, Software Engineers, and Data Engineers delivering custom analytic solutions to federal government clients. Your responsibilities include consulting with stakeholders, exploring and analyzing datasets using SQL and Python, developing dashboards, and communicating findings through reports and visualizations.

Position Requirements:

Required Clearance: Public Trust (IRS)

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, or a related technical field

Required Skills / Experience:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex data issues.
• 2+ years of Data Analysis or Data Management experience.
• Must be located in the DC Metro area to attend meetings regularly.
• Proficient in SQL and Python for data exploration and analysis.
• Understanding of databases and database design.
• Experience with cleaning, managing, and processing large data volumes.
• Experience building dashboards with Power BI and Tableau.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Elder Research is a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics with nearly 30 years of experience. We pride ourselves on innovative solutions, a collaborative environment, and a commitment to continuous learning. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. Our company supports work-life balance through flexible hours, low travel, and generous policies.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and without discrimination based on disability. Many positions require US Citizenship as Elder Research is a government contractor.