Job Description
Join the elite team at the Department of Homeland Security as a Federal Data Analyst in Kansas City, MO. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to safeguard national security through advanced data analysis. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with top-tier professionals in a mission-driven environment. Our Kansas City hub provides a dynamic work culture with exceptional work-life balance and professional growth opportunities.
This position is ideal for analytical professionals seeking to make a tangible difference while enjoying premium compensation and federal job security. Relocation assistance and student loan repayment options may be available.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex federal datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies supporting homeland security operations
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines using SQL, Python, and R for large-scale federal datasets
- Create interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau/Power BI for executive decision-making
- Ensure compliance with federal data governance standards including FISMA and NIST frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams to deliver actionable intelligence reports
- Present findings to senior leadership with clear, concise recommendations
- Maintain documentation of data methodologies and quality assurance protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in federal government data analysis or regulated industry
- Expert proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and statistical analysis tools
- Certification in Tableau or Power BI with portfolio of federal dashboards
- Deep understanding of federal data privacy regulations (HIPAA, FERPA, etc.)
- Experience with AWS/GCP cloud data platforms and big data technologies
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with attention to detail