Federal Financial Business Analyst (Mid-Level) (5542)

Overview

The organization is seeking a Federal Financial Business Analyst to support the development and enhancement of next-generation planning applications. This role applies expertise in federal budgeting and financial management to analyze financial and operational data, refine business processes, and translate client needs into effective technology and data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of client business objectives, financial operations, and strategic priorities.
• Analyze and document business processes, workflows, requirements, and decision-making needs.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Recommend process, technology, and data solutions that improve efficiency and financial outcomes.
• Review policies, system data structures, and operational procedures to assess their impact on business and financial processes.
• Use business intelligence and analytics tools to maximize the value of client data.
• Guide clients in adopting solutions that improve operational effectiveness and financial performance.
• Collaborate across functional teams to align and deliver business, data, and technology requirements.
• Create and maintain documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop test plans and use cases and manage test execution.
• Analyze financial data, perform reconciliations, and resolve exceptions as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in federal financial management, business process analysis, data analytics, consulting, operations analysis, or strategic planning.
• Experience working with federal government financial data and processes.
• Strong data analysis, reconciliation, and exception-resolution skills.
• Knowledge of business process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex financial, business, and technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a client-facing consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one.

Compensation & Benefits

• Proposed annual salary range: $96,400–$160,600 USD.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.