Senior Data Analyst

Description & Requirements

This position requires strong technical expertise in data management, designing, analysis, and visualization, as well as the ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights that support mission objectives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving data-informed decision-making by ensuring data accuracy, developing analytical models, and delivering high-quality reports in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.



This is an on-site position that requires a Secret clearance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develop and deploy advanced methods to analyze operational data and derive meaningful, actionable insights for stakeholders and business development partners.
- Function as point of contact for data and analytical usage across multiple projects, and guide operational partners on product performance and solution improvement/maturity options.
- Analyze extracted data, identify trends and provide insights and analyses around operations and project data.
- Develop and implement new metrics, functions, and scripts as KPIs as needed.

- Code to defined requirements to segment populations from large enterprise datasets, verify data accuracy, and output files per specifications.

- Create and maintain all documentation including obtaining and collecting artifacts as needed.

- Ad hoc tool development to support operational and under served analytical areas.
- Learning emerging technologies and systems of need for company initiatives.
- Activities to support team communication and strategy implementation (meetings, etc.).
- Project management activities.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create, develop, support, and sustain Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes
• Support A&A cybersecurity policy and control evaluations in accordance with DoD and Navy cybersecurity standards
• Prepare and maintain RMF documentation, artifacts, and supporting packages using Government-approved templates and processes
• Coordinate and facilitate the authorization process to obtain Authority to Operate (ATO) and related approvals
• Implement and maintain security postures for systems, networks, and applications throughout their lifecycle
• Provide subject matter expertise in Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity life-cycle management
• Deliver RMF A&A support for all ashore and afloat systems and packages
• Complete and submit all A&A tasks within required Government timelines for each RMF step
• Provide maintenance and sustainment of newly created A&A packages during the initial year of the ATO award
• Support and conduct Annual Security Reviews (ASR) to maintain continuous authorization compliance
• Collaborate with cybersecurity stakeholders to document, track, and resolve vulnerabilities and compliance findings
• Ensure all A&A documentation remains accurate, current, and aligned with applicable Navy, DoD, and RMF policy updates
• Design, manage, and maintain data warehousing and analytics systems to support mission objectives
• Develop logical and physical data models, interface specifications, and validation plans, integrating data from ERP, WCF, and HR systems
• Create SQL queries, reports, and dashboards to provide data-driven insights for management and operational decision-making
• Prepare and present complex statistical and narrative reports, communicating analytical findings to stakeholders
• Analyze and resolve complex problems requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple factors and exercise independent judgment
• Identify and recommend process improvements using predictive analytics and automation tools
• Collaborate with programmers, engineers, and leadership teams to identify system enhancements and optimize data workflows
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff to promote knowledge transfer and operational consistency

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• Six (6) years of professional experience in relation to analysis, design, and development related to data warehousing and integration capabilities
• Experience with developing definition and application designs in the form of logical data models, data interface specifications, online query and report specifications, structured query language (SQL), database performance loading specifications, and data validation specifications
• Experience with data warehouse development and design, data knowledge acquisition, legacy conversion specifications and design of data structures/load specifications, and knowledge of Working Capital Fund and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), financial, and human resources systems methods and strategies for data warehousing
• Bachelor's level degree in an Engineering discipline, Physics or Mathematics AND
• Master's level degree in Operations Research or Mathematics
• An active secret clearnace is required.
• Must be within a commutable distance to the on-site work location in Dahlgren, VA.

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Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccommodations@maximus.com.

Minimum Salary

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115,000.00

Maximum Salary

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140,000.00