Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst

McLean, VA

Type: Contract

Category: Data

Industry: Financial Services

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -092026-108777

Date Posted: 09/24/2026

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Description:

Hybrid 3 days on site in McLean, VA

Our client seeks a Senior Data Analyst to lead development and implementation of data products that enable self-service for data consumers. The role will re-engineer and migrate data processes from on-premises to Amazon Web Services, execute and monitor data pipelines for partners and regulators, and develop prototypes for new business intelligence capabilities. The analyst will evaluate and improve data management, data quality, and data access processes, implement governance solutions across quality metrics, metadata, lineage, access rights, and business definitions, and create data mappings to support transitions to new systems.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $50.00 to $55.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Act as a key data lead to drive development, evolution, and implementation of data products enabling self-service for data consumers.

• Re-engineer data processes and migrate from on-premises environments to Amazon Web Services.

• Explore and apply industry trends, tools, and techniques in open source, big data, and digital domains.

• Execute and monitor data processes that deliver critical data to partners and regulators.

• Develop prototypes and implement new business intelligence tools, solutions, and techniques.

• Assist in development of standards and policies for business intelligence frameworks.

• Evaluate data management, data quality, and data access processes for gaps and inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

• Implement solutions for governance across data quality metrics, metadata, lineage, data access rights, and business definitions.

• Develop data mapping to enable end users to transition to new systems.

Experience Requirements:

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with Snowflake SQL.

• At least 1 year of Python coding and automation scripting experience.

• At least 1 year of experience querying, analyzing, and working with data languages and platforms.

• Experience with Python, PySpark, Snowflake SQL, Unix/Linux, and GitHub.

• Experience with Amazon Web Services products such as QuickSight and Snowflake.

• Experience with BI tools such as QuickSight.

• Preferred: Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline.

• Preferred: COF experience.

• Preferred: Domain knowledge in risk management, audit, or credit operational control.

• Preferred: 1+ years of experience in process management and improvement using methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.

• Preferred: 1+ years working with and demonstrating knowledge of data governance, data quality management concepts, and data quality tools.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline preferred.

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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