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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Analyst - **Company:** Ignite, LLC - **Location:** Chesapeake, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Databases, Data Governance, Data Systems, Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Enterprise Data Management, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17747843?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17747843%2FSenior-Data-Analyst-Virginia-Chesapeake ## About the Role * 7+ years of professional experience in data analysis, analytics engineering, or related disciplines. * Expert-level proficiency in R or Python, SQL, and multiple visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.). * Deep experience with statistical analysis, advanced modeling, and predictive analytics. * Strong leadership, mentoring, and teamguidance abilities. * Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex analytics for executive audiences. * Experience with data governance, data quality, and enterprise data management principles. Education: * Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field. Security Clearance * Active DoW SECRET clearance is required. ## Description Ignite Digital is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to lead advanced analytics efforts supporting a US Navy data analytics, cloud management, and IT modernization program. This position plays a critical role in guiding analytic strategy, developing highimpact data solutions, and shaping decisionready insights for Navy mission stakeholders., The Senior Data Analyst provides strategic direction, technical expertise, and handson leadership across complex data initiatives. The role is responsible for designing analytic solutions, driving endtoend analysis projects, mentoring junior analysts, and ensuring that all data products meet rigorous quality, accuracy, and governance standards. The candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and mission leadership to understand data needs and deliver trusted, actionable insights., * Lead data analysis projects from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with mission and program objectives. * Design and implement scalable data analysis solutions to meet evolving business and operational needs. * Build, maintain, and optimize data models, databases, and data pipelines. * Create advanced visualizations, dashboards, and analytic reports using Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools. * Conduct complex statistical analysis and develop predictive models using R or Python. * Present findings, insights, and recommendations clearly to executive leadership and senior stakeholders. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate analytics solutions into Navy enterprise systems. * Mentor and guide junior analysts; provide leadership on analytic techniques, tools, and best practices. * Develop, refine, and maintain standards, procedures, and documentation for data analysis workflows. * Ensure the quality, accuracy, and governance compliance of all data products. * Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging analytics technologies, tools, and methodologies. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)