Data Analyst

Description

Leidos is seeking a highly analytical and curious Data Analyst who is passionate about turning data into actionable business insights. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with critical thinking and exceptional communication skills. This role requires someone who can work independently, uncover meaningful patterns in complex datasets, and communicate findings in a way that drives informed business decisions.

Primary 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
• Clearance: 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.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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