Senior Data Analyst

Guidehouse

. Support the NIH DataForce Service Program .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis, program evaluation, and performance measurement, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for developing dashboards and reports. Capable of managing participant lifecycle data and ensuring compliance with Federal privacy and security requirements.

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Data AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Power BIProgram EvaluationFederal Compliance

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisProgram EvaluationPerformance MeasurementDashboard DevelopmentData CleaningData ValidationTrend AnalysisSQLPythonR

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft TeamsTableauPower QueryMicrosoft ListsPower PivotMicrosoft Forms

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

NIHHHSFederal AgencyRecruitmentWorkforce DevelopmentParticipant ProgressionOnboardingData GovernanceSection 508 Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the NIH DataForce Service Program
Collect, organize, validate, and analyze recruitment, onboarding, participant, workforce, and program performance data
Maintain participant lifecycle trackers covering application status, onboarding, mentor assignments, training, milestones, deliverables, and administrative actions
Monitor onboarding requirements, including background investigations, credentialing, badging, required training, and system access
Track recruitment activities, application processing, interviews, mentor matching, and selection coordination
Develop dashboards, charts, reports, and briefing materials communicating program status and trends
Prepare monthly program operations and performance reports
Support quarterly analyses of participant progression, workforce utilization, mentor-recommended task alignment, and program outcomes
Identify missing information, inconsistent records, delayed activities, operational risks, and process-improvement opportunities
Maintain data dictionaries, metric definitions, reporting templates, and data-quality procedures
Support documentation of recruitment, onboarding, selection, and participant lifecycle workflows
Respond to program and workforce information requests using verified data
Protect sensitive applicant and participant information in accordance with applicable Federal and NIH requirements
Use Government-approved tools and platforms, including Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and Teams
Ensure reports, dashboards, and electronic products meet applicable Section 508 accessibility requirements
Collaborate with program managers, coordinators, mentors, and Government stakeholders
Deliver accurate, current, and reliable information for Government decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of FOUR (4) years of professional experience
Experience in data analysis, program analysis, workforce analytics, performance measurement, program evaluation, or operations reporting is highly preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookup functions, charts, and data validation
Experience developing dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or a similar business-intelligence tool
Experience collecting, cleaning, reconciling, and analyzing information from multiple sources
Experience developing and maintaining operational trackers, performance measures, or management reports
Ability to identify data-quality issues, operational trends, risks, and reporting gaps
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain data and analytical findings to technical and nontechnical audiences
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage recurring monthly and quarterly deliverables
Experience handling sensitive workforce, applicant, participant, or program information
Ability to collaborate with program managers, coordinators, mentors, and Government stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 tools
Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, statistics, business analytics, information systems, public health, economics, mathematics, computer science, program evaluation, or a related field
Master’s degree in a quantitative, analytical, public health, information systems, or program-evaluation field
Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or another Federal agency
Experience supporting a fellowship, internship, recruitment, workforce development, training, or rotational program
Experience analyzing recruitment pipelines, onboarding completion, participant progression, workforce utilization, or program outcomes
Experience using Power Query, Microsoft Lists, Power Pivot, or Microsoft Forms
Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or R for data preparation, analysis, automation, or visualization
Experience conducting trend analysis, forecasting, root-cause analysis, or process-performance analysis
Familiarity with Federal privacy, security, records-management, and data-governance requirements
Experience developing Section 508-compliant reports, dashboards, and presentation materials
Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Flexible benefits package