Artificial Intelligence Data Analyst Jobs in Reston, VA

About Us:

At RELI Group, our work is grounded in purpose. We partner with government agencies to solve complex challenges, improve public health, strengthen national security, and make government services more effective and efficient. Our team of over 500 professionals brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes. Behind every solution is a group of experts who care deeply about impact—whether we’re supporting data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs.

The Data Analyst supports the development of data-driven insights, reporting solutions, and analytical products that inform operational and stakeholder decision-making. The Analyst works with stakeholders and team members to understand business needs, analyze data, identify trends and opportunities, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.

The position requires strong analytical reasoning, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences. The Analyst also contributes to the development and enhancement of business intelligence solutions using tools such as Microsoft Power BI.

The Data Analyst reports to the Analytics & Insights Manager and works collaboratively with stakeholders and other functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis

• Gather, validate, analyze, and interpret data from multiple sources to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct recurring and ad hoc analyses to address business questions and stakeholder needs.
• Translate analytical findings into clear conclusions, recommendations, and actionable insights.
• Define and evaluate metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support operational and stakeholder objectives.
• Apply appropriate quality checks to promote the accuracy and reliability of analytical outputs.

Reporting & Business Intelligence

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, visualizations, and other analytical products.
• Use Power BI or similar tools to develop and enhance reporting and business intelligence solutions.
• Present complex data and analytical findings in clear, accessible formats appropriate for the intended audience.
• Identify opportunities to improve or automate recurring reporting, data preparation, and analytical processes.

Stakeholder & Team Support

• Work with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into data, reporting, and analytical requirements.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders throughout the development, testing, implementation, and enhancement of analytical products.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of analytical methods, reporting practices, and team processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, or a related analytical role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience analyzing and interpreting data from multiple sources.
• Experience developing reports, metrics, visualizations, or other analytical products.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with or demonstrated interest in Microsoft Power BI and business intelligence development.
• Experience with data preparation, transformation, or analysis tools such as Power Query, DAX, SQL, or related technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, process automation, or other Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile, the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), or similar structured development practices.
• Experience supporting government programs or government contracting environments.
• Education and/or Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) or AI-enabled analytical and automation tools.

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  RELI Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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  The annual salary range for this position is $90,000— $110,000. Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers click here