Data and Analytics Executive
Washington, DC
| SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance is required for this position. |
Position Summary
The Data and Analytics Executive serves as the senior executive responsible for setting the strategic direction of the program's data and analytics capability. This role provides executive-level oversight and alignment across program leadership, government stakeholders, and technical delivery teams, ensuring that data and analytics investments directly support mission priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and communicate the strategic vision and roadmap for the program's data and analytics capabilities
- Serve as the primary executive-level liaison between the program, government stakeholders, and mission partners
- Align data and analytics investments with mission priorities and overall program objectives
- Provide executive oversight of program performance, ensuring delivery meets cost, schedule, and quality targets
- Advise senior government leadership on emerging data and analytics trends, risks, and opportunities
- Champion organizational change management to drive adoption of data-driven decision-making
- Represent the program in senior-level forums, steering committees, and stakeholder briefings
Required Qualifications
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred
- 15+ years of progressive experience in data/analytics strategy, program leadership, or management consulting, including 5+ years in an executive-level role
- Demonstrated experience aligning enterprise data strategy with mission and business outcomes
- Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and briefing skills
- Experience supporting federal government, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Palantir Foundry, Databricks, or similar enterprise data platforms
- PMP or equivalent program leadership certification
- Prior military, IC, or federal executive leadership experience
Work Environment
Location, onsite/remote posture, and travel requirements are determined by the supporting contract. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance for the duration of the engagement.