Analytics Lead Jobs in Virginia
Analytics Lead jobs in Virginia are highly active, concentrated in defense and intelligence contracting, federal consulting, financial services, and healthcare technology, with demand from entry-level analysts stepping into leadership through senior principal roles. The largest hiring markets are the Northern Virginia corridor, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Capital One maintain significant analytics operations. The most sought-after specialties in Virginia include data governance, marketing analytics, and decision science supporting government and commercial clients. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Data Science & Analysis
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Security Administration
- Define and maintain security groups, domains, and business process security policies.
- Conduct regular audits of user access and security configurations to ensure compliance with ITGC and internal controls.
- Support quarterly privileged access reviews and coordinate with IT Security and HR stakeholders.
- Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to resolve access issues and implement security best practices.
Reporting and Analytics
- Develop, test, and maintain custom and standard Workday reports.
- Provide real-time insights into user access, organizational data, and compliance metrics.
- Support internal audits and data requests by generating evidence and documentation.
- Create interactive broadly sourced Power BI Dashboards
Collaboration and Support
- Partner with HR, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Compensation and other cross functional teams to understand reporting needs and security requirements.
- Participate in system upgrades, testing, and change management processes.
- Train and support end-users on Workday reporting tools and security protocols.
What You Will Need:
- Bachelor’s Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Six (6) + years of prior relevant experience
- 5+ years of related experience in project implementations, business analysis, process design and managing customers
- 5+ years of experience managing Workday security.
- 3+ years of experience using Workday reporting
- Experience with large-scale data management, data structures, and data schemas (i.e., relational database structures)
- Knowledge of data visualization principles and experience conveying data
- Knowledge of industry trends with the ability to anticipate and evaluate their potential impact on the organization
- Broad knowledge of predictive analytic techniques and statistical diagnostics of models
- Communication, team building and client service experience
- Knowledge of HR business process fundamentals
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions
- The ideal candidate will have expertise in creating dynamic and interactive reports in Power BI
- Experience in SQL and HRIS systems
- Proven proficiency in statistical software and coding languages and experience with graph databases and analytics (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS, Python, Cypher)
- Candidates in the Tysons Corner, VA area will be given preference
The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
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
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in analytics lead jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in statistics, data science, or a quantitative field
- Proven experience leading analytics teams or managing junior analysts directly
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R combined with a major BI platform such as Tableau
- Experience translating data findings into strategy for business or government stakeholders
- Familiarity with cloud data environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Active security clearance or eligibility for clearance preferred by many Virginia employers
Analytics Lead Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a analytics lead in Virginia?
Most analytics leads in Virginia start with a bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, computer science, economics, or data science, then build several years of hands-on analytics experience before moving into a leadership role. Virginia's market, particularly in Northern Virginia, places additional weight on demonstrated experience with government or defense data environments and, for many positions, the ability to obtain a federal security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship and a clean background.
How much do analytics leads make in Virginia?
Analytics leads in Virginia earn a median of about $126,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,420 for the lowest 10% to over $207,890 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire analytics leads in Virginia?
Employers hiring analytics leads in Virginia right now include Deloitte, Guidehouse, and Freddie Mac, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's dense concentration of federal contractors, financial institutions, and health systems means analytics lead demand is distributed across both government-facing and commercial sectors.
Which Virginia cities have the most analytics lead jobs?
McLean, Rosslyn, and Arlington have the most analytics lead openings in Virginia, reflecting the concentration of federal agencies, large defense contractors, and corporate headquarters in the Northern Virginia and D.C. suburbs, the financial services and healthcare anchor employers headquartered in Richmond, and the military and logistics operations that drive analytics demand in Hampton Roads.
Are there remote analytics lead jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields, since analytics lead work is inherently desk-based and collaborative through digital tools. About 33% of analytics lead openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the job market. Strategy, reporting, and stakeholder communication responsibilities tend to be the most remote-compatible parts of the role.
How can I get hired as a analytics lead in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into an analytics lead role from a senior individual-contributor position such as data analyst, business intelligence analyst, or research analyst, then taking on an informal team lead or project lead assignment before applying for formal lead titles. Large Virginia employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Capital One run structured analyst development programs that can accelerate this path. Building a portfolio of end-to-end projects, earning a certification in a platform like Tableau or a cloud provider, and volunteering to mentor junior analysts on your current team all strengthen your candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to analytics lead jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to analytics lead jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and the rest of the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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