Data Analyst

CGI Group, Inc. is hiring a Data Analyst to support insight delivery in a fast-paced, agile environment. In this onsite role in Arlington, VA, you will work with large datasets and modern analytics tools, while maintaining the required Secret clearance throughout the project.

The position focuses on analyzing and validating data in cloud environments, building reliable datasets for reporting, and creating dashboards and visualizations that help both business and technical stakeholders make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, profile, and validate datasets stored in cloud environments to support reporting, dashboarding, and analytical use cases.
• Use Databricks and Azure Synapse Analytics to prepare, transform, and curate datasets for downstream analytics and self-service BI.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations using leading BI tools to support decision-making across business and technical stakeholders.
• Partner with clients to understand analytical needs, document business requirements, and translate them into data solutions.
• Write optimized SQL queries and analytical logic across Databricks SQL, Synapse SQL, and cloud databases.
• Perform data validation, testing, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability of delivered insights.
• Work closely with data engineers to align analytic datasets with data models, ingestion pipelines, and data governance structures.
• Create and maintain documentation for datasets, business rules, KPIs, and reporting processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
• 24 years of experience in data analysis, BI development, and reporting.
• An interim Secret clearance is required to begin working onsite in Arlington, VA, and a Secret clearance must be maintained throughout the project duration.
• Proficiency in SQL for analytics and data querying.
• 2+ years of experience working on Analytics and Business Intelligence focused initiatives.
• 2+ years of experience working with self-service business intelligence tools, specifically Power BI.
• Understanding of modern UI style frameworks and design systems to ensure consistency and usability in analytics solutions.
• Familiarity with SQL analytics or notebook-based analysis.
• 1+ years of experience using Python or R to build statistical models or analyze data within a distributed computing environment.
• Understanding of data modeling, KPI definitions, and analytic dataset structures.
• Ability to work with large datasets and distributed data systems.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication skills to convey insights to nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Technologies

• Databricks
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Databricks SQL
• Synapse SQL
• SQL
• Power BI
• Python
• R

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well-being programs

Location: Arlington, VA (onsite). Compensation: USD 70,800 - 172,400 per year.