Senior Analyst – Data Profiling Specialist

Guidehouse

Data Profiling Specialist analyzing and improving data quality for state agency modernization efforts. Collaborating with teams to enhance decision-making and reporting foundations.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $102,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate and analyze data from legacy systems and disparate sources to assess quality, completeness, and consistency
Develop and apply practical approaches to profile complex datasets, including structured and semi-structured data
Identify data gaps, anomalies, and structural issues that may impact reporting, analytics, or system migration
Recommend data quality improvements and remediation actions that are aligned to both current-state use and future-state system needs
Support data readiness efforts for modernization and system replacement, including migration considerations
Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings and align on data priorities and remediation strategies
Document data issues, patterns, and recommendations in a clear, actionable format
Partner with program and technical teams to improve data usability for reporting and analytics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal public trust
2 + years of experience in data profiling, data analysis, or data quality assessment
Prior experience in child welfare, human services, or related social programs (state agency, consulting, or nonprofit)
Strong proficiency in SQL and data analysis for querying, analyzing, and profiling data across complex, multi-system environments
Experience identifying data quality issues and recommending remediation actions
Experience supporting data preparation for analytics, reporting, or system modernization efforts
Ability to clearly communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with system modernization or data migration readiness efforts
10% travel may be required during key client deliverable milestones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisData ProfilingData Quality AssessmentSQLData Preparation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaboration

Certifications

Federal Public Trust