Data Analytics Internship Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

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What You Will Do:

• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business problems, data needs, and analytics opportunities.
• Translate business questions into data-driven analyses, dashboards, reports, and actionable insights.
• Assist in developing and maintaining data pipelines
• Perform data quality checks (validation, reconciliation, basic monitoring) and help troubleshoot data issues
• Collect, clean, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, patterns, and key drivers.
• Develop and present clear recommendations, visualizations, and storytelling that support decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver analytics solutions that improve business performance.
• Support the development and maintenance of repeatable reporting processes, data models, and analytical tools.
• Help identify opportunities to improve data quality, process efficiency, and analytical capabilities.
• Stay current on emerging data, analytics, and visualization methods to bring innovative ideas to the team.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST".
• Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.
• Minimum TWO (2) years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence or a related analytical role. (6 months of internship or paid work thru college may be utilized as part of the 2 years).
• Strong proficiency with Python or other programming language.
• Experience with relational databases such as SQL.
• Experience with CoPilot, ChatGPT and/or Claude to support faster coding or analysis.
• Ability to gather requirements, analyze complex information, and communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with large or complex datasets and turning data into meaningful business recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• This is a hybrid role with requirement to go into one of the listed GH offices, candidate must be within a commutable distance to one of the offices listed.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Consulting experience supporting external clients or multiple business functions.
• Experience with data preparation, automation, or process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms, data governance, or data quality practices.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience and/or interest in energy and utilities

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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