Sr. Data Analyst/Tableau Developer

*Citizenship requirement: *Must be a US citizen; must be able to obtain DHS Final Suitability *Job Location: *Hybrid: some on-site work required in northern Virginia (DC metro area). Candidate must reside in the Washington, DC area (VA, MD, DC) *Job Overview:* We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst with a strong background/experience with business requirement testing and defect management to join our team in support of DHS. The ideal candidate will have experience in Tableau (Server/Desktop/Prep) for creating data visualizations and reports and will play a crucial role in ensuring that our data-related requirements are met and thoroughly tested. *Responsibilities:* * Analyze data to identify trends and actionable insights, using statistical methods and data models to support business decisions. * Create clear visualizations and develop reports using Tableau, Power BI, or Excel to communicate insights to stakeholders. * Work with cross-functional teams to define KPIs, understand data needs, and provide actionable insights and recommendations. * Clean and preprocess data, handling inconsistencies and outliers using tools like SQL and Excel to prepare it for analysis. * Stay current with the latest tools and techniques in data analysis, refining processes for better decision-making. * Manage defects, document, and track them through the lifecycle, and create user stories and test cases following Agile practices. * Test dashboards, reports, and data sources to ensure business requirements are met, and collaborate with product owners to ensure accurate delivery. * Conduct functional, regression, and product owner testing to validate requirements and identify data discrepancies for resolution. * Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews) and collaborate with teams to align testing with sprint goals. * Create and manage Tableau visualizations, dashboards, and data sources to provide accurate reporting and insights. * Implement best practices to create templates and provide enhancements and modernize existing dashboard. *Required:* * Bachelor's degree * Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant data analyst experience. * Experience as a Data Analyst in data analysis, cleaning, and reporting. * Experience with Tableau Server/Desktop/Prep. * Experience using python for data analysis and visualization. * Experience with Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives). * Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify data discrepancies and issues in reports and dashboards. * Experience in defect management, user story creation, and testing, including functional qualification, regression, and user acceptance testing support. * Ability to evaluate and validate business requirements, providing actionable feedback. * Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets, providing data-driven solutions for business challenges. * Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and stakeholders * Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. \*The likely salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Application Question(s): * US citizenship is required. Are you a US citizen? * Do you currently live in DC, MD, or VA? Experience: * Tableau: 5 years (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tysons Corner, VA 22182