Metrics and Data Consultant

SAIC has an opening for a Metrics and Data Consultant to support our Human Resources People Analytics team. The position can be worked remotely within the United States, for the right candidate.

The Metrics and Data Consultan t is the ultimate data storyteller-part analyst, part strategist, part detective. If you enjoy uncovering the hidden truths behind workforce trends and turning them into insights leaders can’t ignore, this role is for you.

Job Summary

As a Metrics and Data Consultant , you will transform mountains of workforce data into clear, compelling narratives that shape real business decisions. You’ll partner directly with leaders to tackle challenges like retention, engagement, talent gaps, and more-armed with data, curiosity, and just the right amount of storytelling flair.

This role combines deep technical skill with strong business intuition. You’ll validate complex datasets, refine insights, and ensure that every recommendation is accurate, ethical, and strategically sound.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Consulting: Work side-by-side with business leaders to turn big questions into testable hypotheses, sparking ‘aha’ moments along the way.

• Data Modeling: Use advanced analytics and predictive models to identify risks and opportunities in the workforce-and recommend solutions that make a measurable impact.

• Data Analysis: Dig deep into data to uncover patterns around attrition, hiring, development, talent management, and employee listening-surfacing insights others might miss.

• Narrative Development: Turn validated data into visual stories leaders want to read. You won’t just explain the ‘what’-you’ll illuminate the ‘why’ and ‘what now.’

• Functional Liaison: Translate business needs into technical requirements so People Analytics builds the right tools at the right time.

• Driving Data Culture: Champion easy-to-use, self-service metrics that empower leaders to explore and understand their own data.

• Data Validation & Auditing: Serve as the final checkpoint to ensure dashboards and reports are accurate, consistent, and logical across systems.

• AI Oversight: Monitor predictive AI outputs-like flight risk or performance models-to ensure insights are unbiased and grounded in reality.

• Data Governance: Advocate for ethical data use and protect employee privacy while still delivering meaningful insights.

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, HR, or similar field (Master’s preferred). At least eight years of analytics or consulting experience, including five years in People Analytics.

• Business Acumen : Strong understanding of how organizations operate and how people drive business outcomes.

• Relationship Building: Able to build trust quickly and act as a strategic advisor to executives.

• Advanced Data Literacy : Comfortable interpreting statistical concepts such as regression, correlation vs. causation, and standard deviation.

• BI & Visualization Expertise : Skilled in Power BI or Tableau, able to modify queries and create custom visualizations independently.

• System Fluency : Strong knowledge of HCM systems like Oracle Cloud HCM, with an understanding of data structures behind the scenes.

• Querying & Manipulation : Experience using SQL or advanced Excel tools to merge and interpret data from multiple sources.

Must be a U.S. citizen

Desired Characteristics

• Strategic thinker with the ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable business insights.

• Excellent communicator able to influence senior leaders and support executive decision making.

• Innate curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring new analytical methods, tools, and technologies.

• Ability to transform complicated datasets into stories that resonate, inspire, and drive action.

• Experience mentoring junior analysts and helping them grow in analytics and client engagement.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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