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Lead Consultant Data Analyst

Arlington, USARemotePosted 6 days ago

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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Level
Lead
Department
Data and Analytics
Experience
6+ years experience
Posted
Sep 28, 2026

About the role

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Lead Data Analyst who will not only deliver high-quality data analysis and insights but also mentor and guide junior analysts within the team. This role requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise and leadership skills to drive data-driven decision-making processes across our client engagements. The Lead Data Analyst will be responsible for ensuring data integrity, optimizing data models, and supporting cross-functional teams with critical insights.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the analysis and interpretation of data to drive strategic business decisions.
  • Serve as a mentor and coach to junior data analysts, fostering their professional development.
  • Partner with stakeholders to define data-driven solutions that align with business objectives.
  • Design and implement robust data models and architecture to support business needs.
  • Develop advanced SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data efficiently.
  • Oversee the creation and optimization of dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
  • Ensure best practices in data governance, quality assurance, and security compliance.
  • Drive the adoption of new data analysis tools and methodologies.
  • Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to improve data pipelines and accessibility.
  • Communicate complex data insights to executive stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
  • Lead Agile data analysis initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in data analysis or related fields.
  • Expert SQL skills, including query optimization and data transformation.
  • Extensive experience with Data Visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • Strong understanding of cloud analytics products such as Google Cloud, AWS, or Microsoft Azure.
  • Proven experience applying statistical techniques to drive business insights.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to manage ambiguity.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience leading teams and mentoring junior analysts.
  • Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and backlog management tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
  • Ability to develop and present executive-level data reports and recommendations.
  • Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis is a plus.