Financial Data Analytics - Senior Analyst

Overview

A federal government contracting business within a portfolio of companies is seeking a Financial Data Analytics Senior Analyst to support a Department of Defense (DoD) Combat Support Agency. This role focuses on strategic audit remediation and sustainment initiatives aimed at achieving full financial auditability in line with DoD’s Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support financial statement audit readiness and remediation efforts.
• Design and implement data-driven analytical solutions to uncover insights and resolve data challenges.
• Automate recurring analytics processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Analyze audit findings and contribute to the development of corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external auditors, and leadership to ensure audit requirements are met.
• Prepare audit documentation and evidence packages for assertions and walkthroughs.
• Maintain organized and traceable audit readiness documentation repositories.
• Coordinate responses to audit requests with external audit firms and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field, or at least 5 years of equivalent experience in data analytics, federal financial management, or audit readiness.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial data analytics, process automation, or PowerApps development.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerApps, or similar tools for financial data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytics to non-technical audiences.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Federal Audit Readiness and Remediation initiatives.
• Familiarity with key audit areas such as General Ledger Analytics, Financial Reporting, Property, and OMB Circular A-123.
• Proven experience building and maintaining PowerApps-based workflow and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated leadership in analytical projects, either independently or as a team lead.
• Exceptional documentation skills to support deployed analytical solutions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefit programs such as critical illness, hospital, and accident coverage.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement 401(k) plan.
• Flexible work-life balance and professional development opportunities.
• Paid leave programs for full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Location

This position supports federal government clients and requires an active DoD Secret security clearance. Specific location details are not provided.