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# Information Technology & Data Analyst

- **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC
- **Location:** North Laurel, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $245,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Governance, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, Tableau (Software), Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18657037/Information-Technology-Data-Analyst-Maryland-Laurel

## About the Role

You meet our minimum qualifications if you:

 * Hold a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
 * Have experience supporting enterprise IT systems and environments
 * Have working knowledge of operating systems, networks, databases, and enterprise applications
 * Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Can communicate technical information effectively to non-technical audiences
 * Have a strong understanding of data structures, databases, and data workflows
 * Are able to interpret complex requirements or policies and translate them into technical or data-driven solutions
 * Have experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
 * Hold an active Top Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll be successful in this role if you demonstrate:

 * Experience with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python)
 * Strong technical analysis and systems thinking
 * Experience developing internal tools or automations
 * Knowledge of cloud platforms or modern data stacks
 * Attention to detail and disciplined documentation practices
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
 * A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently
 * Familiarity with data governance, compliance, or regulatory-driven environments
 * Experience working in cross-functional or technical teams

## Description

Do you enjoy solving complex problems at the intersection of technology and data to support mission-critical operations?

If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

Recognized as one of Computerworld's Top Places to Work in IT for seven consecutive years, APL is seeking an Information Technology & Data Analyst to support enterprise IT systems and leverage data to drive informed decision-making across the organization.

This role serves as a critical bridge between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring systems are secure, reliable, and aligned with organizational and mission requirements., The Information Technology & Data Analyst bridges the gap between data, technology, and policy by transforming complex data into actionable insights and ensuring accurate, policy-aligned data capture. This role designs, develops, and supports dashboards, tools, and IT systems to enable effective data use across the organization.

Responsibilities include analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining IT systems, as well as collecting, normalizing, and analyzing complex datasets to identify trends, develop visualizations, and deliver insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

As an Information Technology & Data Analyst, you will:

 * Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
 * Translate data findings into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders
 * Support decision-making through reporting, modeling, and visualization
 * Design and maintain interactive dashboards (e.g., Power BI or similar tools)
 * Develop lightweight tools, scripts, or workflows to automate data processing and reporting
 * Improve existing systems and processes for efficiency, scalability, and usability
 * Analyze business and operational requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
 * Support the design, implementation, testing, maintenance, and monitoring of IT systems and applications
 * Monitor system performance and data quality; identify issues and recommend improvements
 * Interpret policies, requirements, and standards and translate them into data collection and reporting needs
 * Ensure data is captured accurately, consistently, and in compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory requirements
 * Participate in risk, change, and configuration management activities
 * Work with systems, databases, and APIs to extract and integrate data
 * Support system upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh efforts (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, MCN, HCSD, NEXTOPS)
 * Perform queue and task management activities for classified systems
 * Develop and maintain system documentation, procedures, and user guides
 * Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to support initiatives
 * Provide technical and data-related guidance to users and leadership