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Data Analyst

Alexandria, VA | Last Updated: July 27, 2026

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to support an Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) client. In this role, you will leverage data analytics, business intelligence, and reporting expertise to support strategic decision-making, improve compensation programs, and enhance workforce visibility and insights across the Department of War (DoW).

 Day to Day Responsibilities

  • Support the development and sustainment of an Advana dashboard integrating data across multiple systems.
  • Support monthly and quarterly data collection efforts and deliver program metric briefings to senior DoW leadership using real-time dashboards.
  • Develop within the Advana platform using tools and technologies such as Databricks, Tableau, SQL, Python, Java, Qlik, or similar data science and engineering languages.
  • Design, develop, and maintain QlikView and Qlik Sense applications, dashboards, and reports supporting the Advana technology platform.
  • Support data ingestion, cleansing, transformation, and loading activities within Advana.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address DoW CIO data and reporting requirements.
  • Develop and maintain program documentation, including procedural guides and platform architecture design documents.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve Advana-related technical and reporting issues.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.  Will consider an additional four years of professional relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
  •  Five (5) years of professional experience in a relevant role.
  • Demonstrated understanding of data security principles, data management practices, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data integration best practices.
  • Experience supporting the development and sustainment of the Advana technology platform, including dashboard development and customization.
  • Ability to present analytical findings in a clear, concise, and executive-level format to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
  • Must currently live within a reasonable commutable distance (50 miles) from Alexandria, VA (place of work). This position is not open to relocation.  Only candidates within a reasonable commuting distance will be considered.

 Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret security clearance.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org  

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:
$99,000—$144,000 USD

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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