Cleared Onsite Data Analyst (5035)
SMX is seeking a Top Secret-cleared Data Analyst to join a high-impact federal analytics program supporting mission-critical operations. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in data, intelligence, or analytical roles who are looking to grow into modern data engineering and AI-enabled analytics.
You will work alongside a collaborative team delivering scalable data solutions while gaining hands-on experience with cloud platforms, modern data pipelines, and AI-assisted development tools. SMX provides team members with access to AI-powered development tools (e.g., Claude and similar technologies) to accelerate coding, data processing, and analytics workflows—helping you work more efficiently and build next-generation skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines and data processing workflows
- Write and optimize SQL queries to support data analysis and reporting needs
- Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to support decision-making
- Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into data solutions
- Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders across the program
- Contribute to cloud-based data environments (AWS preferred)
- Perform data validation, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure data quality and reliability
- Document workflows and support continuous improvement of data processes
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance (required)
- 1–3 years of experience in data analysis, intelligence analysis
- Working knowledge of SQL or data querying tools
- Familiarity with at least one BI/analytics platform such as Strategy, ThoughtSpot, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
- Familiarity with data processing, reporting, or analytics workflows
- Ability to learn new tools and technologies in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Analytics)
- Exposure to ETL tools (Airflow, AWS Glue, Informatica, etc.)
- Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms
- Experience supporting federal or national security programs
**This position requires four days a week on site at customer location in Washington DC.
Application deadline 4-24-2026
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).