Senior Data Analyst - (Remote - US)

ICF International • Reston, VA

147d • $73,722 - $125,327 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to lead a complex, fast-paced digital modernization effort, transforming legacy reporting systems into a modern, scalable, and AI-augmented data ecosystem. In this role, you'll guide a cross-functional team in migrating thousands of fragmented legacy reports and data into a unified, cloud-native architecture built on modular frameworks. This role supports a major digital modernization initiative focused on strengthening regulatory insight, enhancing program effectiveness, and improving public safety outcomes through high-impact analytics. You'll play a pivotal role in re-architecting data logic, enabling modular reporting design, ensuring end-to-end data accuracy, and laying the groundwork for advanced insights powered by AI/ML. If you are passionate about driving clarity from complexity, influencing enterprise data decisions, and designing sustainable analytics frameworks using modern cloud technologies, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in data analysis, BI solution design, and reporting system transformation
• US Citizen or Permanent Lawful Resident (Green Card Holder) preferred.
• Employment must be compliant with eligibility for Public Trust Clearance due to Government Contract.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience leading or co-leading large-scale reporting modernization initiatives
• Deep proficiency in SQL for complex joins, transformations, and validation at scale
• Strong understanding of Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, or similar platforms
• Experience with data profiling, source-to-target mapping, and modular report development frameworks
• Expertise in developing semantic layers, reusable datasets, and standardized metrics across BI platforms
• Proficiency with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker for analysis and dashboard validation
• Experience modernizing complex legacy BI environments, including identifying report logic embedded in hard-coded systems
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration points within analytics workflows, such as feature engineering, output validation, and explainability
• Understanding of data lakehouse architectures, Delta Lake, and real-time streaming use cases
• Experience creating automated validation frameworks and supporting ML-enabled QA pipelines
• Proven ability to connect the dots between business value, data design, and visual storytelling
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and automation in modern SDLC for analytics deployment
• Ability to coach others in data governance, semantic alignment, and documentation standards for reporting ecosystems

Responsibilities

• Lead the discovery and rationalization of thousands of legacy reports, identifying redundant logic, business-critical content, and opportunities for consolidation
• Architect and validate semantic reporting layers and data models that support scalable, reusable, and user-driven analytics
• Collaborate with solution architects and engineers to redesign reporting logic from static Oracle OBIEE reports to a cloud-native Databricks + Azure environment
• Oversee the migration planning, including dependency mapping, technical specification, and data quality assurance
• Work directly with stakeholders to uncover hidden logic in legacy reports and convert it into modular components that are easier to manage, validate, and scale
• Design and guide the creation of BI/Reporting frameworks that enable AI-ready analytics and future automation
• Translate high-level business needs into detailed technical requirements for ETL development, data modeling, dashboarding, and ML integration
• Provide leadership in data validation, QA, and business rule traceability to ensure trust in every reporting output
• Serve as the primary liaison for cross-team communication, aligning priorities across business, data, and engineering stakeholders
• Work with Project Manager, Data/Solution Architect and Development team to plan and manage Agile Sprints for product delivery.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and retirement plans
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Inclusive and collaborative culture
• Meaningful work that impacts communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree