- Salary
- $113k – $188k
- Location
- Client Office: Washington, DC, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor
- Clearance
- Required
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Family:
Data Science Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
As a Program Analyst focused on Data and Analytics, you will contribute to the Department of State (DoS) Political‑Military Affairs Bureau’s analytical mission by developing dashboards, visualizations, and executive‑level reporting products that translate complex program and performance information into actionable insights. Your work will involve analyzing trends in programmatic, operational, and policy‑related data; preparing concise analytical narratives; and ensuring that findings are accessible and aligned to leadership priorities. You will coordinate with program managers, subject‑matter experts, and data stewards to refine requirements, validate metrics, and maintain data quality. Additionally, you will play a key role in advancing data literacy and promoting analytic best practices across the organization by supporting training, documentation, and guidance for stakeholders working with data products.
What You Will Need:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in data science, public policy, international affairs, or a related discipline required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Three (3) or more years of experience in data analysis, visualization, or program evaluation, preferably with federal agencies.
Experience in Microsoft Power BI, Excel, and other data analysis or visualization platforms; familiarity with SQL preferred.
Experience in translating program and performance data into clear analytical products, dashboards, and executive-level reporting.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Professional certifications or formal training in data analytics or visualization (e.g., Power BI or Tableau) desirable.
Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.
Prior experience creating stakeholder training, user guides, or enablement materials to support data literacy and adoption of analytic tools.
Background supporting cross‑functional teams or interagency coordination, especially in environments where policy, operations, and data intersect.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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