Government and Public Sector - AI & Data - Data Analytics Senior Consultant

McLean, VA, United StatesPosted 2 months agoDiscoveredMatch locked

Full-time3+ years exp

About the role

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Government and Public Sector – Technology Consulting – AI & Data – Data Analytics Senior Consultant

From strategy to execution, the Government and Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans, and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world. EY delivers unparalleled service in big data, business intelligence, and digital analytics built on a blend of custom-developed methods related to customer analytics, data visualization, and optimization. We leverage best practices and a high degree of business acumen that has been compiled over years of experience to ensure the highest level of execution and satisfaction for our clients. At EY, our methods are not tied to any specific platforms but rather arrived at by analyzing business needs and making sure that the solutions delivered meet all client goals.

The opportunity

You will help our clients navigate the complex world of modern data science and analytics. We'll look to you to provide our clients with a unique business perspective on how data science and analytics can transform and improve their entire organization - starting with key business issues they face. This is a high growth, high visibility area with plenty of opportunities to enhance your skillset and build your career. We're seeking a highly motivated Senior Analyst to support a DOD client in the design, development, and deployment of data analytics, business intelligence, workflow automation, and low-code application solutions. This individual will work directly with the client and civilian government stakeholders to transform business requirements into actionable analytics, dashboards, and mission-support applications that improve operational effectiveness, transparency, and decision-making. The ideal candidate combines technical development skills with strong consulting capabilities and can work independently with clients to understand business challenges, design solutions, develop prototypes, and deliver production-ready capabilities using Microsoft technologies such as Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse. This position supports a growing portfolio of work focused on operational analytics, enterprise reporting, workflow modernization, AI-enabled tools, and Power Platform-based solutions. Your key responsibilities You'll spend most of your time working with a wide variety of clients delivering the latest data science and big data technologies and practices to design, build and maintain scalable and robust solutions that unify, enrich and analyze data from multiple sources.

Data Analytics & Visualization

Design and develop interactive dashboards, scorecards, and executive visualizations using Power BI and related analytics platforms.

Transform raw, incomplete, and decentralized datasets into actionable information products that support leadership decision-making.

Develop KPI frameworks, metric definitions, data dictionaries, and reporting solutions.

Conduct data analysis to identify trends, root causes, operational insights, and opportunities for improvement.

Support data-informed decision-making initiatives through quantitative analysis and visualization.

Application Development

Design, build, test, and deploy low-code applications using Microsoft Power Apps.

Develop automated workflows and business processes using Power Automate.

Configure and maintain Dataverse environments and related data models.

Create user-friendly interfaces that enable field personnel and leadership to access information efficiently.

Support application enhancement, user feedback incorporation, and continuous improvement.

Solution Design & Requirements Development

Collaborate with government stakeholders to gather requirements and translate operational challenges into technical solutions.

Facilitate working sessions, requirements workshops, and demonstrations.

Develop prototypes and minimum viable products (MVPs) to accelerate user feedback and adoption.

Document solution architectures, business rules, process flows, and technical requirements.

Client Delivery & Consulting

Develop executive ready briefings and decision-support materials.

Present analytical findings and application demonstrations to government leadership.

Support multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Coordinate with data engineers, business analysts, performance improvement specialists, and government stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Must have a bachelor's degree

Must have 3-5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, application development, or digital transformation.

Must be comfortable working in-person as needed

Experience developing dashboards and analytical products using Power BI or similar visualization platforms.

Experience building applications using Microsoft Power Apps and workflow solutions using Power Automate.

Experience integrating data from SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Excel, SQL, APIs, and enterprise systems.

Experience with AI-enabled solutions, Copilot, GenAI, or intelligent automation capabilities.

Experience working with structured and unstructured datasets, data integration, and reporting environments.

Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.

Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Hands-on experience with various big data technologies in one or more ecosystems (Hadoop, AWS or Microsoft)

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD)

Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, or Azure Analytics solutions.

Experience supporting operational improvement, Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, process optimization, or performance improvement initiatives.

Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.

PL-900, PL-100, PL-200, PL-300, or related Microsoft certifications.

Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel 20 - 30% or more.

What we look for

We're interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the Data Science and Big Data industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve the full potential of their data, this role is for you. At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $106,200 to $194,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $127,400 to $221,100. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

About the role

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EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.  EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY's Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com .

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