Data Analyst
Leidos
About the Role
Leidos is seeking a highly analytical and curious Data Analyst passionate about turning data into actionable business insights. This hybrid role requires the candidate to be onsite 50% in Fort Worth, TX, and 50% remote, necessitating proximity to the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Extract, clean, transform, and validate data from multiple sources, including relational databases.
- Write efficient SQL queries to retrieve, manipulate, and analyze large datasets.
- Develop Python-based data analysis workflows for data exploration, modeling, and reporting.
- Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), including univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis.
- Apply statistical methods and predictive modeling techniques such as linear regression and other statistical evaluations.
- Utilize AI and machine learning tools to identify trends, generate insights, and improve analytical processes.
- Build and evaluate machine learning models, including:
- Regression
- Classification
- Clustering
- Decision Trees
- Supervised Learning
- Unsupervised Learning
- Investigate data anomalies and independently determine the root causes behind unexpected results.
- Identify the most relevant data elements, metrics, and business questions without requiring extensive direction.
- Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling presentations and recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
- Develop a deep understanding of the business and industry to ensure analyses align with organizational goals.
- Partner with business leaders to provide data-driven recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
- Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation.
- Advanced SQL skills with experience querying and manipulating relational databases.
- Experience cleaning, transforming, and preparing data for analysis.
- Solid understanding of statistics and data analysis methodologies.
- Working knowledge of machine learning concepts and algorithms, including regression, classification, clustering, decision trees, supervised learning, and unsupervised learning.
- Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs), AI tools, and their practical application in data analysis.
- Ability to perform exploratory data analysis and communicate meaningful insights from complex datasets.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing tasks, and investigate issues with minimal supervision.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
- Experience using cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
- Experience working with business intelligence, analytics, or AI-driven decision support environments.