Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

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Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to lead advanced analytics efforts supporting a US Navy data analytics, cloud management, and IT modernization program. This position plays a critical role in guiding analytic strategy, developing high-impact data solutions, and shaping decision-ready insights for Navy mission stakeholders.

Position Overview

The Senior Data Analyst provides strategic direction, technical expertise, and hands-on leadership across complex data initiatives. The role is responsible for designing analytic solutions, driving end-to-end analysis projects, mentoring junior analysts, and ensuring that all data products meet rigorous quality, accuracy, and governance standards. The candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and mission leadership to understand data needs and deliver trusted, actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead data analysis projects from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with mission and program objectives.
• Design and implement scalable data analysis solutions to meet evolving business and operational needs.
• Build, maintain, and optimize data models, databases, and data pipelines.
• Create advanced visualizations, dashboards, and analytic reports using Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Conduct complex statistical analysis and develop predictive models using R or Python.
• Present findings, insights, and recommendations clearly to executive leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate analytics solutions into Navy enterprise systems.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts; provide leadership on analytic techniques, tools, and best practices.
• Develop, refine, and maintain standards, procedures, and documentation for data analysis workflows.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and governance compliance of all data products.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging analytics technologies, tools, and methodologies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of professional experience in data analysis, analytics engineering, or related disciplines.
• Expert-level proficiency in R or Python, SQL, and multiple visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
• Deep experience with statistical analysis, advanced modeling, and predictive analytics.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-guidance abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex analytics for executive audiences.
• Experience with data governance, data quality, and enterprise data management principles.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.

Salary: $100k+ to align with education and experience.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled