Senior Data Analyst

Position Information:

BreakForth Solutions is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join our team of dynamic professionals. This position is contingent upon contract award. We offer 100% paid medical benefits for the employee and a host of other amazing benefits. Please apply today!   

This position supports a federal agency client in delivering advanced data analytics, Management Information System (MIS) operations, and performance measurement services.

Essential Functions

• Lead advanced statistical analyses of investigative outcomes, asset seizures/forfeitures, and performance metrics.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated Tableau dashboards; evaluate and, if directed, migrate dashboards to alternative technologies.
• Build and maintain predictive models for investigative prioritization, monitoring, data-based decision making, and case success probability assessment.
• Conduct network analysis to identify high-value targets, facilitators, and financial flows within criminal enterprises.
• Develop Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) pipelines to ensure regular ingestion and transformation of interagency datasets from agency MIS and partner law enforcement systems.
• Produce consolidated program performance reports, quarterly data packages, and ad-hoc statistical summaries for federal leadership and oversight bodies, and partner agencies.
• Develop new metrics for impact assessment and return-on-investment analysis.
• Analyze program metrics to assess operational impact, identify resource allocation opportunities, and recommend adjustments to improve efficiency.
• Conduct quarterly MIS data quality audits, develop audit dashboards, and propose remediation strategies.
• Provide interactive dashboards and visual analytics tailored to executive and operational audiences.
• Support operational briefings with analytical products and clear, actionable summaries drawn from complex datasets.
• Document schema, business rules, and transformation logic to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
• Identify and propose system improvements, automation opportunities, and workflow optimizations.
• Research and respond to questions on program issues using advanced statistical techniques and industry-standard research methodology.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior analysts on the MIS team.
• Support transition management activities (transition-in and transition-out), including knowledge capture and transfer of all operational processes, documentation, and system design information.

Education/Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related field;Master'sdegree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of applied experience in data science, advanced analytics, or a closely related role, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Expertproficiencyin Python, R, and SQL for data engineering, statistical modeling, and analytical product development.
• Advanced experience with Tableau or equivalent business intelligence platforms, including dashboard design, automation, and administration.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing predictive models, network analysis methods, and statistical evaluation frameworks.
• Experience developing and managing ETL pipelines across heterogeneous data sources.
• Strong knowledge of data governance principles, data quality assurance methodologies, and documentation standards.
• Proven ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Experience managing or mentoring analytical staff in a project or team environment.
• Active Secret security clearance (minimum); Top Secret/SCI eligibilityrequiredfor designated positions.

Desired Knowledge/Skills 

• Experience supporting federal law enforcement, Homeland Security, or intelligence community analytics programs.
• Familiarity with agency orpartnerlaw enforcement data systems and investigative performance frameworks.
• Experience with alternative dashboard technologies (e.g., Power BI, Qlik, Looker) and platform migration projects.
• Background in return-on-investment analysis and operational impact assessment within a law enforcement or national security context.
• Experience with MIS data environments, interagency data integration, and federal reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of network analysis tools and graph-based analytical methods.

BreakForth Solutions Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.

Salary will commensurate with experience.