Advanced Analytics Project Lead with Security Clearance

Client is seeking a Advanced Analytics Team Lead to support an Intelligence Community client. This position will be located in Washington, DC or Reston, VA. Responsibilities Responsible for overseeing a team of data analysts and data scientists to provide analytical support through machine learning, statistical analysis, causal analysis, and modeling and simulation within the people analytics team. * Lead and collaborate with a team of data scientists, data analysts, and HR functional SMEs to understand business processes, develop analytical requirements, and interpret and communicate analytic results. * Frame and scale data problems to effectively analyze, visualize, and derive data solutions. * Understand and analyze complex, organization-specific datasets. * Build models using machine learning, rule-based, or traditional statistical methods. * Contribute to the development of the organization's advanced analytics strategy and roadmap. * Implement and deliver technical and process consulting through management of standard consulting projects. * Transform data and analysis into informative visualizations and interactive dashboards using open-source and commercially available tools. * Derive insights and analytic narratives from data and visualizations for effective storytelling and communication. * Operate in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, delivering analysis and reporting. * Develop techniques to integrate, consolidate, and structure data for analytical use. * Advise non-technical customers on the interpretation and use of data analysis products, dashboards, and reports. * Manage relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of analytical solutions with business goals. * Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. * Stay updated with the latest advancements in analytics and data science, and provide technical guidance to the team. * Provide training and mentoring to junior team members to build the team's overall capability. * Ensure the accuracy and reliability of analytical outputs through rigorous quality assurance and validation processes. Qualifications Education: * Bachelor's degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, or a related quantitative discipline is required. * Advanced degree (master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field is preferred. Experience: * 5-10 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years as a technical lead or task lead. * Proven track record of managing and delivering complex analytical projects. Technical Skills: * Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Python and Java and/or experience with computational analysis tools like R and MATLAB. * Familiarity with data science libraries such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, keras. * Competence in creating meaningful data visualizations and interactive dashboards that communicate findings and relate them to business impact. * Experience with visualization platforms like Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, RShiny, Plotly, and D3.js. Tableau expertise strongly preferred. * Working knowledge of databases and strong SQL is desired. * Preferred experience includes linking analytic and data visualization products to database connections. * Familiarity with data science methods related to data architecture, data munging, data and feature engineering, and predictive analytics. * Experience with unstructured text and natural language processing is preferred. Communication and Leadership: * Superior communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior team members. * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across the organization. Additional Qualifications: * Ability to work in a fast-paced, solutions-oriented environment. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work. * Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI CI Poly