Senior Decision Analyst

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.

About the role

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.

Requirements

• 8 years of experience with business analysis, statistics, and business case development within large programs
• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or an additional 4 years of equivalent experience) in one of the following fields is preferred:

• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Data Science
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Software Engineering

Pay

The base pay range for this position 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 is $106,300—$221,100 USD. Compensation varies depending on office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Benefits

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. More information on benefits can be found here.

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 our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.