Journeyman Data Analyst

Leidos offers a benefits-forward, mission-driven environment in Bethesda, MD, with an onsite role that centers on enterprise data management, governance, integration, and repository/configuration management. You will join a collaborative team that prioritizes data quality, interoperability, and clear outcomes, supported by a robust benefits package and opportunities for continuous learning and growth.

Location: Bethesda, MD onsite

Salary: USD 73,450 - 132,775 per year

Education / Experience: BA/BS and 8+ years of related data work; or 12+ years of relevant experience without a degree.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible Schedules
• Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
• Technical Upskilling
• Education and Training Support
• Parental Paid Leave

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and optimize enterprise data lifecycle processes covering ingestion, storage, usage, archiving, and retention
• Support governance initiatives by defining standards, validation rules, metadata management, and quality controls
• Integrate diverse data sources across federated systems to enable interoperability for mission requirements
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise data repositories and storage environments
• Perform data quality assessments and implement standardized processes to improve reliability and reduce manual work
• Conduct configuration management and controlled documentation reviews to ensure alignment, traceability, consistency, and versioning
• Analyze data structures, policies, and workflows to identify opportunities for improved accessibility, efficiency, and reliability
• Create and maintain documentation, reports, briefing materials, and technical artifacts related to data governance, repository management, and integration
• Support the integration of new data models, standards, schemas, and artifacts into existing enterprise environments
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and stakeholders to support evolving mission data requirements
• Provide recommendations to improve data architecture, governance policies, interoperability standards, and repository performance
• Communicate findings and recommendations through written documentation, visuals, and briefings tailored to technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

• BA/BS with 8+ years of experience in data management, governance, data integration, or enterprise data environments; or 12+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required
• Experience supporting enterprise data lifecycle management and governance initiatives
• Experience with data integration, interoperability, metadata management, and repository administration
• Knowledge of configuration management, version control, and documentation governance
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, reports, and briefing materials
• Proficiency with data management and analysis tools such as SQL, Python, Excel, Access, or equivalent
• Experience supporting enterprise data repositories, storage environments, or data management platforms
• Ability to analyze data-related processes and recommend improvements to data quality, accessibility, and operational efficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences

Technologies: SQL, Python, Excel, Access, Jira, Confluence