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Freelance Data Analytics Consultant Jobs in Reston, VA

Highspring

Senior Consultant - Data & Analytics

Mclean, VA · On-site

$86K - $109K/yr

Your Impact As a Senior Consultant, Data & Analytics, you will: * Design and build modern data warehouses and analytics-ready data models * Develop scalable, reliable data pipelines using cloud-based ...

Highspring

Senior Consultant - Data & Analytics

Mclean, VA · On-site

$76K - $122K/yr

Your Impact As a Senior Consultant, Data & Analytics, you will: * Design and build modern data warehouses and analytics-ready data models * Develop scalable, reliable data pipelines using cloud-based ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance data analytics consultant in Reston, VA is $46.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.49 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Data Analytics Consultant vs Data Analyst?

AspectFreelance Data Analytics ConsultantData Analyst
CredentialsOften requires a degree in data science, statistics, or related fields; certifications like CAP, Microsoft Data Analyst AssociateTypically requires a degree in data analysis, statistics, or related fields; certifications are common but not mandatory
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-site with multiple clientsUsually employed full-time by a company, working in an office or remotely
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance consultants serve various industries on contract basisEmployed by organizations across industries to analyze internal data

While both roles involve analyzing data, a Freelance Data Analytics Consultant works independently on diverse projects for multiple clients, offering flexible services. In contrast, a Data Analyst is typically employed full-time within a company to support ongoing internal data needs.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Data Analytics Consultant job openings in Reston, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,149 per year, or $46.7 per hour.

Staff - Fraud Analytics Consultant (Senior Consultant)

Guidehouse

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Guidehouse rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 72 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Active Public Trust

What You Will Do:

The Staff Fraud Analytics Consultant willperform assigned fraudanalytics,data analysis, reporting, and investigativesupportactivities as part of a multidisciplinary team.This position will apply standard professional concepts and methodologies to solve structured analytical problems, work independently on routine assignments, and receive general instruction and review for new or more complex work.

  • Analyze transaction logs, application activity, user behavior, and fraud-related data toidentifytrends, anomalies, patterns, correlations, and potentially suspicious activity.

  • Apply established analytical concepts and methodologies to support fraud prevention, detection, response, and continuous enhancement activities.

  • Support execution and documentation of existing fraud indicators,detectionlogic, business rules, and analytical processes.

  • Perform data mining, pattern recognition, behavioral analysis, and basic statistical analysis to support operational decision-making.

  • Assistwith data preparation, data quality review, data integration, and extract, transform, load activities supporting analytics and reporting.

  • Support investigative and forensic analysis of structured and unstructured data toidentifytrends, root causes, and potentialindicators requiring further review.

  • Support stakeholder meetings by gathering information, documenting requirements, and clarifying data quality, reporting, or analytical needs.

  • Prepare analytical reports, dashboards, briefings, presentations, executive summaries, and technical documentation for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Document methodologies, findings, procedures, assumptions, and work products to support quality control, knowledge sharing, and operational continuity.

  • Work onsite at the client site in Lanham, Maryland five (5) days per week and collaborate closely with government personnel and contractor team members.


What You Will Need:

  • Ability to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust clearance.

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Information Science, ora STEM relatedfield.

  • THREE (3) or more years of professional experience supporting fraud analytics, cybersecurity analytics, data analysis, data science, business intelligence, investigations, incident response, ora relatedtechnical discipline.

  • Experience analyzing datasets andidentifyingtrends, anomalies, patterns, or correlations using standard analytical techniques.

  • Experience developing reports, dashboards, visualizations, briefings, or analytical products that support operational or business decision-making.

  • Experience using SQLordata analysis tools to query, manipulate, and analyze data.

  • Experience supporting data integration, data preparation, extract, transform, load activities, or data quality initiatives.

  • Experience communicating technicalfindings clearlyto technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Experience working independently on routine assignments while contributing to cross-functional project teams.

  • Ability and willingness to work onsite at the client location in Lanham, Maryland five (5) days per week.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience supporting fraud analytics, cybersecurity, financial crime, digital identity, insider threat, or risk analytics programs.

  • Experience supporting development, testing, or validation of predictive models, fraud indicators, or analytical techniques.

  • Experience using Microsoft Office products, SQL, reporting tools, or analytics tools such as Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar technologies.

  • Experience withSIEMplatforms,including Splunk,cybersecurity monitoring technologies, or large-scale log analysis.

  • Experience supportinglink analysis, behavioral analytics, graph analytics, network analytics, text mining, or data visualization.

  • Experience supporting incident response, investigations, open-source research, threat intelligence, or stakeholder coordination.

  • Experience developing dashboards or visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, Microsoft Excel, or similar tools.

  • Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies, collaborative development environments, and federal consulting environments.

  • Candidate currentlypossessesan active Internal Revenue Service(IRS)Moderate Background Investigation clearance or has held one within the last six (6) months.


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

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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