Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst 
Location: Remotely based, United States 
FLSA Status: Exempt 

WHO WE ARE:

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,000 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative.  MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational and economic performance to help communities thrive.

 Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 9 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth. 

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

MGT is seeking a highly innovative team member to apply their passion for data science to scale our impact, for good. Ultimately, the Senior Data Analyst will play a key role in designing data systems that allow MGT to intentionally use data to inform our growth strategy. The Senior Data Analyst will be passionate about working in a high-impact environment and applying data science for business transformation. 

The ideal candidate will support (and eventually lead) data collection, research, and process development for data practices across different functional groups. This is an entrepreneurial environment that fosters learning and encourages process improvement. The Senior Data Analyst will be an internal-facing role with limitless opportunities to make an impact to the future of our organization. 

In this role, you’ll be responsible for

• Design research and data analytics to generate meaningful insights to guide business operations 

• Develop dashboards, reports, and communications to share analyses and insights to support executive decision-making 

• Apply a data science lens to business analytics, market intelligence, and operational strategy 

• Develop data processes, methods, and best practices to align organizational data sources with analytic needs 

• Provide support for enterprise-wide guidance on dashboarding design and best practices 

• Perform advanced data mining and statistical analysis using SQL to uncover actionable business insights 

• Troubleshoot and refine existing SQL code to enhance performance and accuracy  

• Collaborate with data engineering teams to design database schemas that support analytical requirements 

• Implement data quality checks and validation processes using SQL to ensure analytical integrity 

• Guide business leaders with research, development, and implementation of new data technologies, including generative AI, data lakes/warehouses, data automation, and data mining 

• Manage work plans, prepare meeting materials, and follow up on next steps 

• Support marketing and business development teams in identifying market trends and opportunities 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 

• Three (3) or more years’ experience in data research, business intelligence, statistics, or analytical research (may be a combination of professional work experience and internship experience) 

• Proven attention to detail, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate data into actionable reports and recommendations 

• Ability to adapt to the dynamic nature of multiple concurrent initiatives 

• Ability to navigate ambiguity comfortably and meet frequent deadlines 

• A sense of humor and ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally