Data Analyst Intern Jobs in Merrifield, VA (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity:
As data analyst, you love diving into data and turning it into meaningful insights. With the abundance of structured and unstructured data, you understand the importance of transforming complex data sets into useful information to solve challenges. As a data analyst at Booz Allen, you can use your skills and experience to support a mission and use data for good. We need a data expert like you to bring your expertise to the Navy to understand their data and support Fleet readiness.

As a client-facing data analyst embedded with a DOW client, you'll work closely with our customers to understand their data questions and then dig into their data-rich environments and tools to find the pieces of their information puzzle. Not only will you provide a deep understanding of their data, but you'll also advise the client on what the information means by developing decision-making support visualization products and dashboards to help translate data into recommendations. You will use automation tools and scripts to streamline data processing and reporting.

What You'll Work On:

• Provide clear, timely data analysis and trend insights for leadership in a fast paced environment and preparing written analysis.

• Analyze data across various subject areas to develop a complete data picture for non-technical leadership and clients.

• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure data is accessible and organized to support analysis, trend forecasting and alerting needs.

• Research, develop, and test data methodologies, and generate cross-functional solutions through collection, interpretation, evaluation, and analysis of large data sets.

• Establish quantitative/qualitative metrics and key performance indicators to drive decision-making.

• Create visualizations and dashboards, such as graphs, tables, and maps, across multiple platforms to communicate findings effectively.

• Produce recurring and rapid-turnaround reports and analysis, including responses to high-priority leadership and congressional requests, across multiple office branches to ensure a holistic understanding and facilitate informed decision-making.

• Engage directly with clients to understand their evolving needs, communicate findings clearly, and provide actionable recommendations. Adapt to client feedback and requests, fostering strong professional relationships and supporting informed decision-making at all organizational levels.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis or data visualization

• Experience in quantitative data analysis, performance measurement, data cleansing, metrics evaluation, and applied research

• Experience executing projects and tasks independently, including large-scale initiatives

• Experience leading discussions about data products, sources, and projects with executive leadership

• Ability to identify and analyze data sets to meet customer requirements and translate complex findings into clear narratives for non-technical audiences

• Ability to be organized, multi-task, and respond quickly to urgent requests

• Ability to work closely with executive leadership on large data projects and communicate effectively via email and phone

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Law, Engineering, Social Sciences, Physical Science, Applied Science, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or Management

Nice If You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with data analysis or data visualization with Power BI, Excel, or Tableau preferred

• Experience with data querying and manipulation using SQL or similar tools

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.