Guidehouse · 5 days ago
Foreign Assistance Business Analyst
US - VA, Arlington
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGuidehouse is a consulting firm focused on operational effectiveness, and they are seeking a Foreign Assistance Business Analyst to support data quality and analysis initiatives. The role involves working with foreign assistance datasets and engaging with various agencies to improve data management and automation processes.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identify opportunities for efficiencies and automation with data management and innovative approaches to completing scope of work
Support change management activities, including training and communications
Support the use of data collection and analytical tools, specifically Python, but also Tableau, SQL, and Databricks
Development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures
Meeting facilitation, including those with senior leadership
Develop productive working relationships with agency representatives from across the Public Sector
Participate in team problem solving efforts and offer ideas to solve client issues
Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and create visualizations
Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of work products
Qualification
Required
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED 'SECRET' Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor's degree
THREE (3) years of experience with foreign assistance data and datasets using Python
Preferred
General knowledge of US government foreign assistance objectives and operations
Familiarity with transparency-oriented websites, including FA.gov, USAspending.gov and IATI
Familiarity with public international development and macroeconomic data sources, including World Bank's DataBank, OECD Data Explorer
Advanced knowledge of and experience with Python, including proficiency with Pandas, NumPy, statistical analysis (descriptive stats and hypothesis testing), machine learning libraries (NLTK, Spacy), and capable of data cleaning on large data sets
Experience with Databricks, Tableau, and SQL
Experience with API integrations, web scraping, and database management
Demonstrated experience working on client-facing activities
Experience supporting change management processes, especially those surrounding improvement of data collection and data quality
Experience working for or supporting foreign assistance-managing public sector federal agencies
Benefits
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
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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