Associate - Financial Data Analyst
About the position In this position as a Financial Data Analyst, you will support data-driven operational insights, financial reporting, and contract management activities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a data-centric environment and enjoys transforming complex information into clear, actionable insights. In this position, you will also: Collect, clean, validate, and analyze large datasets across financial and operational systems to support metrics, dashboards, and decision-making. Develop and maintain data visualizations, dashboards, and automated reports using tools such as Power BI and Excel. Perform data reconciliation, quality assurance checks, and financial system research to resolve discrepancies, interpret trends, and ensure data integrity. Maintain invoicing records, funding documentation, and contract tracking measures while leveraging analytics to identify anomalies or risks. Conduct internal and agency audits to ensure compliance with contract usage, funding, and financial regulations. Collaborate with technical teams on Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and process automation initiatives. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance data pipelines, reporting workflows, and analytical efficiency. Present insights, performance trends, and operational metrics to stakeholders in a clear and structured format, supporting decision-making and team training.
Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, validate, and analyze large datasets across financial and operational systems to support metrics, dashboards, and decision-making.
- Develop and maintain data visualizations, dashboards, and automated reports using tools such as Power BI and Excel.
- Perform data reconciliation, quality assurance checks, and financial system research to resolve discrepancies, interpret trends, and ensure data integrity.
- Maintain invoicing records, funding documentation, and contract tracking measures while leveraging analytics to identify anomalies or risks.
- Conduct internal and agency audits to ensure compliance with contract usage, funding, and financial regulations.
- Collaborate with technical teams on Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and process automation initiatives.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance data pipelines, reporting workflows, and analytical efficiency.
- Present insights, performance trends, and operational metrics to stakeholders in a clear and structured format, supporting decision-making and team training.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 2 years of experience performing data analysis or financial analysis with demonstrated ability to interpret, validate, and report on complex datasets.
- 2 years of experience working directly with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling).
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) and building automated reporting solutions.
- Knowledge of federal financial regulations, government contracting processes, and financial management systems.
- Experience with process improvement, workflow optimization, and automation initiatives, including Lean Six Sigma or Agile SAFe methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail, data accuracy, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a remote environment.
- Proficiency with SharePoint, data visualization, and presenting insights to stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
- A Lean Six Sigma or an Agile SAFe certification is desired.
Benefits
- major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage
- a 401(k)-contribution plan
- holiday and personal time off
- professional development training & certification benefits
- health & wellness subsidies
- paid time off for community service
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