AI & Data Lead, Public Sector Financial Services
Guidehouse
Full-time
McLean, VA
Job description
ESP Associates is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join our team. This position has the flexibility to report from several office locations including Tampa, FL; Lakeland, FL; Fort Mill, SC; Morrisville, NC; and Austin, TX.
The Senior Data Analyst will play a critical role in expanding the ESP’s business intelligence and analytics capabilities. This position is responsible for transforming complex data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and business growth. The role partners closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to define metrics, develop scalable reporting and dashboards, and establish best practices for data governance and analytics. The Senior Data Analyst also serves as a mentor, helping elevate analytical maturity across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Design analytical tools, dashboards, and self-service solutions
- Ability to translate complex statistical concepts into simple yet meaningful visualizations
- Develop insightful content that supports business behavior and promotes change
- Participate in business analysis activities to gather required reporting and dashboard requirements
- Generate reports of KPI scorecards and effective dashboards after gathering and translating end-user requirements
- Assist business users with functional and data requirements to enhance data models
- Contribute to the development of reporting standards, including user interface design, information architecture, naming conventions, labeling, etc.
- Design, develop and implement the report delivery mechanisms, including but not limited to O365 Integration (SharePoint, Teams, etc.), Power BI, Mobile, PDF tools / integration, etc.
- Test and modify databases to ensure that they operate reliably
- QA/QC or “data cleanse” various production databases and datasets
- Establish a presence and collaborate with the company in growing the business intelligence practice
- Maintain technical knowledge and stay up to date on technical advancements in primary functional areas or responsibility
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in developing business intelligence reports, dashboards, KPSs, and scorecards
- 3+ years of development experience in Data Analytics technologies such as:
- Microsoft – Power BI
- Cliq
- Tableau
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively with end-users and project teams
- Dedication to providing quality customer service to both internal and external end-users
- Ability to travel to other offices as needed
- Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Experience with O365 and SharePoint administration and security configuration
- Experience integrating financial/accounting systems, specifically Unanet, with business intelligence applications
Corporate Information:
ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.
Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 52.
ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
- 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
- PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
- Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
- Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Opportunities
- Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
- Referral Bonuses