Senior Manager - Data Analytics (Washington)

Lafayette Group is seeking an experienced leader to manage and ensure successful client delivery of enterprise data management and analytics solutions in support of federal government programs, with a focus on delivering advanced geospatial analysis, data automation, and decision-support tools. This position will involve working closely with senior clients to understand current challenges and opportunities and leading teams of data analytics / business intelligence consultants to deliver high-quality solutions using modern technologies and development best practices. This individual will also be expected to mentor and develop junior team members and foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and enablement within the team, ensuring the successful implementation of data solutions that deliver mission and business value.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise data management and analytics solutions for federal clients.
• Translate client requirements into actionable data strategies, workflows, and decision-support tools that align with policy and program objectives.
• Oversee the integration of diverse datasets (e.g., structured / unstructured, geospatial, demographic, operational, financial) into scalable data platforms and pipelines.
• Manage teams in building interactive dashboards, predictive models, and reporting solutions using tools such as Power BI and ArcGIS dashboards.
• Apply advanced analytics techniques (e.g., statistical modeling, machine learning, geospatial analysis) to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and support investment decisions.
• Guide automation of data processing and transformation using Python, SQL, and modern cloud-based platforms (e.g., Databricks, Azure, AWS).
• Establish and enforce data governance and quality assurance standards across all projects.
• Mentor and coach junior staff, promoting professional growth and innovative problem-solving.
• Present findings and solutions to diverse audiences including federal stakeholders, technical teams, and executive leadership.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Location : Reston / Hybrid

Federal Contracts : This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Salary Range : $140,000 - 170,000

LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact talent@lafayettegroup.com. This email address is for accommodation requests only. Non-related messages will be disregarded.