Junior Analyst

Who are you?

• Analytical problem solver and critical thinker with the ability to evaluate data, draw conclusions, generate ideas and make recommendations.
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized with the desire to deliver quality, high visibility work products with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• A self-starter who enjoys a challenge, can effectively set priorities, multi-task, and can meet quick turnaround timelines
• Flexible to mobilize quickly, comfortable interacting and working with multiple stakeholders on complex topics; and able to adapt to shifting priority needs.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and can articulate analysis methods and results in well formulated and formatted reports for multiple stakeholder audiences.
• Passionate about helping the company provide outstanding service to its clients, and desires a challenging and rewarding career

What you'll do

• Provide analytical support on a variety of topics related to DHS client.
• Work closely with the Government and SMEs to develop analytical products.
• Review, analyze and evaluate processes, information, and data to determine the risks associated with transportation assets and identify and track mitigation status.
• Provide scheduling and coordination support, and development and maintenance of documentation (agendas, schedules, presentation decks, meeting minutes) to the working group.
• Participate in relevant work group meetings or any other events that supports the organization’s defined mission capabilities needs process.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct critical analysis on multiple topics and data sets, draw conclusions, and provide results and recommendations.
• Respond to daily, monthly, quarterly and annual data calls as required.
• Other tasks as assigned

Basic Qualifications

•  0-3 years of relevant experience in conducting data analysis, research, and other analytical activities.
• BA / BS Degree from an accredited College or University
• Minimum of Secret clearance is preferred. Candidates with a current SECRET clearance and a DHS and/or TSA badge will be evaluated higher.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and other analytical tools.
• Commitment to providing the best service and solutions possible to meet our client’s mission needs.
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule and potentially more than 40 hours in a week when required to meet client deliverables / timelines.

Security Clearance & Where you'll work

• A government security clearance (Secret) is preferred for this position and the successful candidate must pass both a company and client comprehensive background check. Must be a US Citizen.
• This position is in Springfield, VA with convenient access to Metro. This position offers the ability to work remotely, but office hours are required as necessary to meet client needs.