Data Analyst - Big Data and Analytics Platform
Description This position supports an enterprise big data and analytics platform that leverages emerging technology to ingest data in real time at extreme volumes and high velocity. The role focuses on data mining, analysis, and visualization to uncover insights and solve business problems. Responsibilities: • Serve as a versatile data analyst, supporting both software development lifecycle (SDLC) and business operations. • In SDLC: • Provide input into data architecture design. • Analyze data outputs to validate quality and communicate gaps to development teams. • Validate SIT and CAT results to ensure products meet acceptance criteria. • Support production data validation and investigations. • In business support: • Triage and investigate user inquiries. • Query and analyze data to identify actionable business insights. Basic Qualifications: • Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis. Additional Qualifications: • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency in data analytics and SQL or other structured query languages. • Strong mathematical background; familiarity with physical-world measures. • Ability to quickly learn postal processes, terminology, and physical data sources (POS, scan, scales, etc.). • Mastery of MS Office Suite (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint). • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate across all levels. • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience querying and exploring data within NoSQL platforms (e.g., Hadoop/Hive). • Familiarity with Avro schema. • Postal or mailing industry experience. Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $73,722.00 - $125,327.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99) Apply tot his job