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Senior Decision Analyst

Accenture Federal Services · Arlington, VA
Full-time57635812 - AFS Decision AnalyticsGovernment$136,000–$184,000/yr
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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Job Description The Decision Analyst will apply quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and decision science techniques to support strategic decision-making and optimize programmatic investments for the platform. Responsible for conducting comprehensive business case analyses, Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs), and trade-off studies for proposed technical solutions, architectural changes, and resource allocations. Develop and utilize statistical models, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessment frameworks to evaluate different options against performance, cost, and schedule metrics. Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and financial analysts to structure complex problems, quantify uncertainties, and provide data-driven recommendations that ensure the client program makes the most efficient and effective use of its resources. Generate decision briefs, sensitivity analyses, and outcome forecasts to provide leadership with clear, defensible evidence for strategic choices, ensuring that major programmatic and technical decisions are grounded in rigorous analysis. Experience Requirement: 8 years of experience with business analysis, statistics, and business case development within large programs Nice to have: Bachelors (or an additional 4 years of equivalent experience) in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering. Security Clearance: Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $106,300 — $221,100 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and…

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