Data Lead

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be!  We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.      Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.     Are you ready to:   

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients? 
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you? 
• Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?  
• Be the difference and make it happen?

 Role Summary   MetaPhase is seeking a Data Lead with 10+ years of experience to support the National Risk Management Center (NRMC) within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The NRMC supports CISA's mission by identifying, assessing, and prioritizing strategic risks to national critical functions and collaborating on the development of strategies and approaches to manage risks to critical functions.  The Data Analytics Lead will be leading MetaPhase’s efforts with the NRMC by supporting the Critical Infrastructure Risk Analysis (CIRA) and serving as the lead analyst for the team.  What You Will Be Doing    

• Recommend a requirements management process to include comprehensive workflows, quality control and quality assurance plans
• Create customized and intuitive user interfaces and dashboards using DHS-approved technologies on the Technology Reference Model (TRM) that maximize data accessibility, consistency, integrity, accuracy, and integration and enhance NRMC's ability to make data-driven decisions
• Be responsible for technical data collection, processing and maintenance, data management, data services, extract/transform/load, and archival, recovery, and implementation of data
• Identify opportunities and develop strategies to support data management through integrating data-related capabilities into the organization’s ongoing efforts

 What We Need From You (Required)    

• At least ten (10) years of experience supporting the enhancement of the organization’s analytic capability as it addresses systemic enterprise data challenges (e.g., data gaps, data access, data visibility, data interoperability, data architecture and integration, data management, data governance, and data lifecycle)
• A working knowledge and understanding of the following concepts: Data Management, Enterprise Data Management (EDM), Data Science, Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Cleaning, Data Validation; apply and demonstrate proficiency in Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) Processing, Data Collection, and Requirement Gathering
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytics software (e.g., Business Intelligence, Tableau, Esri, Microsoft Power BI).
• Ability to think strategically about business and technical challenges around data & analytics in an enterprise environment.
• Experience in presenting and communicating the results of analysis to project stakeholders

Bonus Points (Desired)   

• Extensive knowledge supporting the development of large-scale projects and deliverables to present to clients
• Expertise in program research methodologies and best practices

 Work Location   Arlington, VA    Travel   Hybrid (In-Person and/or Teleworking) Education Level   Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field. Master’s is an additional plus. Clearance Level   This position requires US Citizenship and a minimum Suitability Assessment (Public Trust), at the Moderate IT-Risk Level.  About MetaPhase Consulting    MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:    Fastest Growing   

• Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023  
• Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021 
• Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022, 2023 

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• Washington Post Best Places to Work – 2022, 2023
• Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022