Data Analyst

Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights that drive business decisions?

Do you enjoy building dashboards, optimizing data models, and partnering with stakeholders to translate complex business questions into clear data solutions?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are ranked as one of Computerworld's Top Places to Work in IT 8 years running, and we are seeking a Data Analyst who will work at the intersection of data engineering and analytics.

In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle from data preparation and modeling through reporting and insight delivery. You'll design data models, build interactive dashboards, and enable self-service analytics across the organization. Success requires strong SQL skills, solid data modeling expertise, and the ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

As a Data Analyst you will...

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain analytical datasets and data models used for reporting and dashboards
• Build, enhance, and support Power BI dashboards, reports, and semantic models (including DAX measures)
• Write and optimize SQL queries and transformations to prepare data for analysis
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business questions into requirements and data solutions
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across reporting assets
• Document data definitions, business logic, and technical models to ensure shared understanding and maintainability
• Identify opportunities to improve data pipelines, performance, and usability
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to answer time-sensitive business questions and support decision-making
• Train end-users on dashboard usage and self-service analytics capabilities
• Support a scalable and maintainable analytics ecosystem

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or any other related discipline. A degree my be substituted with 4 years of equivalent work experience.
• 1+ year experience working with structured data and existing analytical datasets.
• Strong SQL skills for querying, joining, and transforming data in relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major BI platform (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data quality and accuracy.
• Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on Power BI or Tableau experience, including DAX and data modeling.
• Understanding of data modeling concepts including facts, dimensions, and star schemas.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes or analytics pipelines.
• Experience in Python or R for data analysis and automation.
• Experience with version control systems or collaborative development workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms or modern data stacks.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted analytics tools or workflows.

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contactAccommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.