Data Analyst

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Job Summary

Are you passionate about leveraging data to shape the future of a rapidly growing economy? The award-winning Loudoun County Department of Economic Development (DED), recognized as one of the top Economic Development Organizations (EDO) in the country, is looking for an insightful and driven Data Analyst to join our dynamic team.

Loudoun County, known for its strong economic growth and innovative spirit, offers a unique opportunity for you to make an impact in one of the most successful and forward-thinking regions in the nation.

Loudoun County is at the forefront of economic growth and innovation, offering a supportive and collaborative environment with strong economic momentum.

As a member of our team, you'll benefit from stable leadership and be part of an award-winning department that is dedicated to the long-term success of our community.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a thriving region where your analytical skills will directly shape economic development strategies.

As a Data Analyst at DED, you'll play a critical role in utilizing data to inform strategic decisions that drive economic growth and diversification.

You will work alongside a team of high achievers who are attracting dynamic new companies, promoting real estate investment, creating jobs, and building a resilient local economy.

Your insights will directly shape policymaking, economic strategies, and investment decisions, helping Loudoun County maintain its competitive edge in a fast-evolving economic landscape.

Job duties will include creating data visualizations to present complex data findings and comprehensive reports that summarize the analysis in a manner that is accessible for stakeholders.

This analysis is needed to generate actionable insights for policymaking, economic strategies, and investment decisions, and to check alignment with organizational goals and respond to community needs.

Data analysis is also needed for economic performance monitoring and evaluation of the impact of various programs, and to conduct data-driven assessments to evaluate economic initiatives.

A successful candidate will need to be familiar with key concepts in statistics and able to use statistical methods to analyze and present economic trends, workforce demographics, industry growth, and regional economic indicators.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, data analysis, finance, economics, or a closely related field ; two (2) years of related work experience in cluding professional research and analysis.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, credit check and DMV driving record check.

Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to adjust to a variety of contexts in communication with businesses, governmental officials, and citizens.

Strategic thinker capable of synthesizing information from many sources and ability to use data visualization and statistical methods to communicate and advise both internal and external audiences.

Strong proficiency in Excel is required and demonstrated ability to work with data platforms related to business intelligence and commercial real estate is preferred.

Early morning, evening, weekend work as required.