Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Maximus is currently seeking a results-driven Senior Analyst – Data & Analytics to support high-impact enterprise analytics initiatives. This role involves translating complex business needs into actionable data solutions and delivering business value through AI-enabled solutions and modern data visualizations.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of an Agile team to deliver high quality business analytics solutions for business stakeholders
- Lead collaboration with business stakeholder to identify and document system level requirements that solution business requirements
- Analyze and manage business process flows and updates to system process flows and requirements
- Participate in and facilitate relevant Agile ceremonies and rituals: Backlog Refinement, Daily Stand-up, Iteration / Release Planning, Showcases / Sprint Review, Retrospective
- Consult with the business and product owners to prioritize and shape the product backlog, using Agile practices for prioritization around business value
- Create User Acceptance Test plans and complete UAT on developed features and stories
- Support production deployments by completing smoke testing and production deployment documentation
- Perform defect management of existing issues for Agile team
- Perform strategic and ad-hoc data work in support of Product Managers and Product Owners
- Provide subject matter expertise in specific functional area(s) for assigned Scrum team
- Serve as a primary liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, translating executive priorities and evolving business needs into clear business and data requirements
- Lead end-to-end requirements definition and documentation, including business requirements, data requirements, metrics, and business rules
- Perform data analysis, validation, and reconciliation across multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability of outputs
- Develop and maintain high-quality end-user documentation and user guides to support adoption and usability
- Deliver executive-ready demos and presentations that clearly communicate insights, functionality, and business value
- Partner with Data Enablement, Data Services, and Analytics Services teams to deliver scalable, actionable dashboards and reporting solutions
- Identify and proactively manage risks, gaps, and dependencies, driving clarity in ambiguous or evolving environments
- Support UAT planning and execution, production deployments, and ongoing enhancements
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence, align, and simplify complex concepts
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on business outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Proven experience gathering, documenting, and refining business and data requirements
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights
- Ownership mindset with accountability for quality, usability, and impact of deliverables
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required
- Advanced SQL proficiency and strong data analysis experience
- Hands-on experience with BI tools is required, including advanced expertise in Power BI or Strategy One (MicroStrategy)
- Experience developing and supporting enterprise or executive-level dashboards and reporting solutions
- Experience working with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake)
- Experience integrating approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot) into analytics or documentation workflows
- Experience working in cross-functional delivery environments with multiple stakeholders
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- A retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Short- and long-term incentives
- Program-specific awards
Company Overview
Maximus helps governments deliver on their mission with modern services that improve outcomes and citizen experiences. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.maximus.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Maximus has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2026, 39 in 2025, 39 in 2024, 50 in 2023, 42 in 2022, 36 in 2021, 42 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.