Senior Data Analyst in Arlington, Virginia at Partner Forces LLC

Partner Forces is a management consulting firm helping homeland security organizations solve some of their most pressing and complex challenges. We partner with government agencies and industry to strengthen national security and critical infrastructure through expertise in strategy, program management, stakeholder engagement, technology implementation, preparedness, and business transformation.

At Partner Forces, we're more than consultants—we're trusted advisors. We work alongside our clients to solve meaningful problems, deliver actionable solutions, and make a lasting impact. As a growing firm, every employee has the opportunity to contribute not only to our clients' success, but also to the future of Partner Forces. We believe great consultants are developed through collaboration, mentorship, continuous learning, and meaningful opportunities to lead.

Our culture is grounded in six core values: Integrity, Excellence, Positivity, Candor, Determination, and Teamwork. These values shape how we work with our clients, support one another, and grow together. We believe that when our people thrive, our clients do too, which is why we invest in our employees' well-being, professional development, and long-term success.

Partner Forces is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@partnerforces.com.

What we are looking for:

Partner Forces is seeking a Data & Technology Analyst to support a Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity program. We’re looking for someone who combines strong analytical skills with the communication and consulting skills needed to work directly with customers, understand their needs, and turn data into meaningful insights. This role will initially focus on data analysis, reporting, visualization, and development of analytic products, with the opportunity to evolve into broader technical program and PMO support. The right person does not need to be a software developer, but should be technically curious, comfortable working alongside technical teams, and able to understand and translate conversations about data, systems, and technology.

What you'll do:

• Analyze program and operational data to identify trends, insights, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, reports, visualizations, and other analytic products that make complex information easier to understand and act on.
• Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, understand business needs, and translate those needs into useful data and technology solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Support recurring and ad hoc reporting and help improve or automate existing reporting processes.
• Work alongside technical teams to understand requirements, dependencies, risks, and priorities across data and software initiatives.
• Support technical program management activities, including tracking requirements, decisions, deliverables, action items, and project progress.
• Participate in technical discussions involving databases, data schemas, software systems, integrations, and related technologies.
• Support data governance, documentation, process development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Adapt to evolving program needs and take on new responsibilities as the program and technical environment mature.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• Secret clearance required.
• Experience in data analysis, business analytics, program analysis, or a related field.
• Strong data visualization and storytelling skills, with experience developing reports, dashboards, or other analytic products.
• Experience working directly with customers or stakeholders to gather, clarify, and translate requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Experience with or exposure to Python or R; advanced programming expertise is not required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability and interest in learning new systems, technologies, and technical concepts.
• Experience with Power BI, Databricks, ServiceNow, Power Automate, or similar tools preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with database concepts, data schemas, data governance, or software development environments preferred.
• ServiceNow administration or development experience is a plus.
• Previous experience supporting federal government clients or exposure to cybersecurity programs is a plus.

Next Steps:

If your application looks like a match, someone from our People Operations team will reach out to schedule a phone screening. During this conversation, we will determine if the current or future position aligns with your experience and skills. If things go well, from there you'll meet with members from the project team, including the hiring manager and teammates, and possibly be asked to submit a writing assessment to showcase your practical knowledge. If we find you are a match, you’ll get a call offering you the role. While we wish we could hire every great candidate who comes our way, the reality is that we can't. If you are not selected, we will be sure to connect with you and let you know so you can move on with your search. We will also keep your resume for future needs.