DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS MANAGER

Company: GRANT THORNTON
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Data Science and Analytics Manager(Job Number: 048665)DescriptionGrant Thornton is seeking a Manager to join its ADTA service line and take an active role in engagement execution, project management and key business development activities.Grant Thornton Public Sector helps executives and managers at all levels of government maximize their performance and efficiency in the face of ever tightening budgets and increased demand for services. We give clients creative, cost-effective solutions that enhance their acquisition, financial, human capital, information technology, data analytics, and performance management. For more information, visit grantthornton.com/publicsector.At Grant Thornton, our professional staff applies traditional, cutting-edge approaches and methods to a variety of analyses. As part of our team, the Manager will utilize various methodologies and models to execute client projects.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Lead public sector engagements within Grant Thornton's Public Sector Advanced Digital Technology and Analytics practice.Support and lead business development efforts through capture activities, proposal development and follow through.Required Capabilities: Fraud AnalyticsRequired Skills: Proposal Manager, Advanced Analytics ProcessesRequired Technologies: Azure - Solution ArchitectureR / Python, Data Cleansing and Wrangling Tools, Fraud Analytic ModelingLead teams of analytics practitioners, help to develop their skillsets and cast a positive shadow on those around you.Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management.Meet or exceed sales targets for new and follow-on work.Manage business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership materials.Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).Act as performance manager (coach) for up to four coachees outside of engagement responsibilities.Interview campus and/or experienced candidates.QualificationsBachelor's Degree required from an accredited college or university in a related field.Ability to obtain and maintain certain job-related certifications if no job-related advanced degrees.U.S. citizenship may be required. Ability to work in the United States indefinitely required.Travel may be required.Coach and mentor junior staff members.Ability to work overtime required on occasion.Ability to sit in an office environment for long periods of time.Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.Ability to obtain and maintain firm independence and abide by firm ethics requirements.Meet or exceed continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.Grant Thornton Public Sector LLC ("Grant Thornton Public Sector"), based in Arlington, VA, is a global management consulting business with the mission of providing responsive and innovative financial, performance management and systems solutions to governments and international organizations. Visit Grant Thornton's Public Sector at www.grantthornton.com/publicsector.It is Grant Thornton's policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Requisition ID: 048665Arlington, VAArlington, Virginia

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