Sr. Data Analyst (Local Only)

Company Overview At 4A Consulting, we turn complexity into opportunity. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, we are a women-owned, boutique consulting firm specializing in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to both the Federal Government and Fortune 500 clients. Our team blends deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to design tailored strategies that drive measurable and sustainable outcomes. We pride ourselves on an agile, collaborative approach that helps organizations navigate challenges and seize emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. At 4A, we don’t just deliver projects, we build trusted partnerships that empower our clients to lead with confidence in the digital age. Position Overview The Data Reporting Analyst will play a critical role in transforming raw data into meaningful insights that support high-level decision-making. You will collect, analyze, validate, and interpret complex datasets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business objectives. Working with both business and technical teams, you will support high-priority initiatives by defining data requirements, identifying trends, creating clear and intuitive reports, and recommending data-driven improvements. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences. Key Responsibilities • Acquire, validate, and analyze data from various sources to support operational and program decision-making. • Create recurring and ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate insights clearly and effectively. • Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify underlying trends, correlations, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. • Develop and maintain metadata, tables, data dictionaries, and user-friendly reporting interfaces. • Assess data requirements, document current (“as-is”) and future (“to-be”) data models, and identify opportunities to enhance data quality and efficiency. • Apply data best practices and ensure adherence to established standards across reporting and analytics activities. • Evaluate how data policies, processes, and procedures impact system functions and business operations. • Establish benchmarks and frameworks for performance measurement and operational trend analysis. • Provide recommendations to leadership based on analytic findings, including insights on technology gaps and operational effectiveness. • Support multiple concurrent initiatives by coordinating with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project leadership. • Develop documentation such as requirements, system/data flow diagrams, analysis summaries, and recommendations. • Utilize advanced reporting and visualization tools to produce intuitive, meaningful analytic outputs. • Contribute to the development of strategic materials, including gap analyses, roadmaps, test cases, and design documents. Required Qualifications • 8+ years of experience researching, gathering, assembling, correlating, and analyzing complex data to support problem-solving and reporting. • 8+ years of experience transforming data into actionable insights and developing reports that identify gaps in technology and operational effectiveness. • 8+ years of experience developing “as-is” and “to-be” data models to support operational efficiency improvements. • 8+ years of experience mapping data flows, identifying improvement opportunities, and establishing benchmarks for trend analysis and performance measurement. • 8+ years of experience analyzing data-related policies and evaluating their impact on system functions and operational areas. • 8+ years of experience acquiring data from multiple sources, building reports, conducting deep trend analysis, and defining reporting logic and metadata. • 8+ years of hands-on experience using reporting tools, dashboards, and data visualization software to create professional analytic deliverables. Preferred Qualifications • 5+ years of experience developing advanced reports, dashboards, and visualizations using modern BI or analytics tools. • 5+ years of experience developing SDLC-related artifacts such as requirements, design documents, gap analyses, system/data diagrams, test cases, and use cases. • Experience working in State or Federal public sector environments. Why Join 4A • Be part of a mission-driven, women-owned consulting firm with a reputation for excellence. • Work on high-impact projects across federal and commercial clients. • Collaborate in an inclusive, growth-oriented culture where innovation is valued. • Access career development programs, mentorship, and learning opportunities. • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance. Equal Opportunity Statement 4A Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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