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We are currently looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals with expertise and experience in workforce data analysis to support our federal client. Experience working in or with agency security offices or directorates is a plus. This position is contingent on an upcoming contract award to our firm.

Duties may include: * Carrying out both primary and secondary (e.g., HRIS) data collection and analysis activities, interpretation of data and analytic results, development and vetting of recommendations. * Developing reports and presentations and delivering reports and presentations to a variety of audiences, to include senior leaders. * Utilize and develop queries and reports from NGA's HRIS system (PeopleSoft), CAVE, and Cognos using appropriate data science and business intelligence tools (Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Office); and analyze data using descriptive (e.g., means, percentages) and inferential statistics (e.g., ANOVA, t-test, regression modeling techniques).

* Partner with the EEO government staff to provide all demographic workforce analytics for the agency and to oversight (e.g., ODNI, EEOC, OPM). * Identify, collect, and analyze data; then report on findings with respect to triggers and barriers to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workplace, the current and historical status of NGA workforce metrics, and employee sentiment (e.g., awareness of and satisfaction with agency programs and policies). * Administer quality control and process improvement activities, including data entry and data cleanup.

* Display analytic results in text and visually using appropriate data science, business intelligence, and visualization tools (Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Office), and communicate results to audiences at all levels of NGA. * Write and maintain supporting documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and guidelines for data cleaning and process documentation. * Support annual, quarterly, and ad hoc internal and external reporting requirements for NGA by preparing and delivering briefings and reports as needed for both technical and non-technical audiences.

* Participate in meetings with EEO and partners (to include leaders at all levels of NGA and others, as needed) related to EEO and workforce demographic data topics. * Participate in NGA, IC, and Federal Government working groups as directed. The contractor/analyst shall acknowledge all customer requests within two business hours depending on the request.

Required Skills and Experience: * Experience and demonstrated ability to extract and synthesize complex information to prepare briefings, staff material, read- ahead, presentations, and other material as required with attention to detail. * Two to three years of experience and demonstrated ability with appropriate data science, business intelligence, and visualization tools, predominantly Tableau, but could also include Python, R, SQL, and/or Microsoft Office. * Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a similar field with quantitative workforce analytics experience. * Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis using descriptive (e.g., means, percentages) and inferential statistics (e.g., ANOVA, t-test, regression modeling techniques), making data-driven conclusions, and turning the findings into meaningful and or actionable recommendations. * At least seven years related experience in the social science or workforce EEO related field.

* Demonstrated experience working independently or under limited supervisor and deliver outcomes on time. * Demonstrated experience interacting with senior-level directors and/or agency heads/senior leadership. * Experience utilizing both human capital data (e.g., promotion, attrition rates, internal churn) and EEO and workforce demographic topical areas (e.g., unconscious bias) are required.

Culture & Benefits * 401(k) * Medical, Dental, Vision, and AD&D Insurance * Health Savings Account * Paid Time Off * Paid Federal Holidays * Short-term disability * Flexible work schedule * Employee Referral Program * Professional Development and Mentorship * Veteran friendly (Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Company) * Person-First Focus * Competitive Pay * Collaborative culture