Data analyst

Data Analyst

Category: Business Analysis (functional and technical)

Main location: United States, Virginia, Arlington

Position ID: J0326-0722

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

This is an exciting full-time opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a team of passionate technologists. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies. In this role, you will work closely with data engineers, business analysts, and client stakeholders to deliver insights from large datasets using Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and modern BI tools. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented analyst with strong SQL skills and experience working in cloud analytics platforms.

This position is located in Arlington, VA.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

. Data Exploration: Analyze, profile, and validate datasets stored in cloud environments to support reporting, dashboarding, and analytical use cases.

. Data Preparation: Use Databricks and Azure Synapse to prepare, transform, and curate datasets for downstream analytics and self-service BI.

. Reporting & Visualization: Develop dashboards and visualizations using leading BI tools to support decision-making across business and technical stakeholders.

. Requirements Gathering: Partner with clients to understand analytical needs, document business requirements, and translate them into data solutions.

. SQL & Analytics: Write optimized SQL queries and analytical logic across Databricks SQL, Synapse SQL, and cloud databases.

. Quality Assurance: Perform data validation, testing, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability of delivered insights.

. Collaboration: Work closely with data engineers to align analytic datasets with data models, ingestion pipelines, and data governance structures.

. Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for datasets, business rules, KPIs, and reporting processes.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

. Education: Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.

. Experience: 1-4 years of experience in data analysis, BI development, or reporting.

. Clearance: An interim Secret clearance is required to begin working onsite with our client in Arlington, VA, and a Secret clearance must be maintained throughout the project duration.

Technical Skills:

. Proficiency in SQL for analytics and data querying.

. 2+ Years of experience working on Analytics and Business Intelligence focused initiatives.

. 2+ Years of experience working with self-service business intelligence tools, specifically Power BI, and connecting them to Azure data sources.

. Experience working in cloud-based data platforms, preferably within Azure.

. Familiarity with Databricks for data exploration, SQL analytics, or notebook-based analysis.

. 1+ Years of experience using Python (PySpark) or R to build statistical models or analyze data within a distributed computing environment.

. Understanding of data modeling, KPI definitions, and analytic dataset structures.

. Ability to work with large datasets and distributed data systems.

Soft Skills:

. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

. Clear communication skills with the ability to convey insights to nontechnical audiences.

. Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:

. Experience with Databricks SQL, Delta Lake, or Python-based notebooks.

. Knowledge of Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory.

. Experience with BI tools such as Power BI.

. Exposure to data governance, metadata management, or enterprise data catalog tools.

. Familiarity with statistical analysis, forecasting, or predictive modeling concepts.

. Experience working in an Agile-based environment.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $62,900.00 - $153,300.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

. Competitive compensation

. Comprehensive insurance options

. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan

. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time

. Paid parental leave

. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

. Wellness and Well-being programs

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Skills:

• Data Analysis

• Data Validation

• Advanced Analytics

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

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