Senior Analyst - Data Profiling Specialist

guidehouse | Consulting

2d 13h ago

Remote In-Country

Full Time

United States of America

$102k - $170k USD/yr

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

We are seeking a Data Profiling Specialist to support a state agency modernization effort focused on strengthening data quality, readiness, and reporting foundations. This role will work across business and technical teams to evaluate data sources, assess data quality, and support preparation for system modernization and replacement initiatives. This role is part of a rapidly expanding State Health practice focused on helping agencies modernize how they use data to support critical programs.

Through this effort, you will directly contribute to a state agency’s modernization journey by strengthening its data foundation. You will play a key role in helping the agency understand its data landscape and prepare for the transition to platforms that better support decision-making, reporting, and improved outcomes for children and families.

What You Will Do:

Evaluate and analyze data from legacy systems and disparate sources to assess quality, completeness, and consistency
Develop and apply practical approaches to profile complex datasets, including structured and semi-structured data
Identify data gaps, anomalies, and structural issues that may impact reporting, analytics, or system migration
Recommend data quality improvements and remediation actions that are aligned to both current-state use and future-state system needs
Support data readiness efforts for modernization and system replacement, including migration considerations
Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings and align on data priorities and remediation strategies
Document data issues, patterns, and recommendations in a clear, actionable format
Partner with program and technical teams to improve data usability for reporting and analytics

What You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal public trust
2 + years of experience in data profiling, data analysis, or data quality assessment
Prior experience in child welfare, human services, or related social programs (state agency, consulting, or nonprofit)
Strong proficiency in SQL and data analysis for querying, analyzing, and profiling data across complex, multi-system environments
Experience identifying data quality issues and recommending remediation actions
Experience supporting data preparation for analytics, reporting, or system modernization efforts
Ability to clearly communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with system modernization or data migration readiness efforts
10% travel may be required during key client deliverable milestones

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience with data profiling and data quality tools such as Informatica Data Quality, Talend, Collibra Data Quality, or similar platforms and technologies
Advanced experience with data preparation and transformation techniques to support reporting, analytics, and modernization readiness
Familiarity with data modeling concepts and data structures to evaluate how data can be used in current and future-state systems
Experience supporting enterprise and/or programmatic data governance or data standardization efforts
Familiarity with CCWIS or large human services system environments

The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Required Skills

sql

Required Languages

🇬🇧 English