Financial Data Analyst

Job

Overview:We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Data Analyst to join our team. The financial data analyst will support a project providing business case and business process analysis for the Department of Justice’s United States Marshals Service.

Duties /

Responsibilities:This position will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:· Conduct forensic data analysis to uncover and analyze data trends, patterns, and forecasts, explain processes and techniques, recommend actions, and provide accurate and reliable responses to program- and executive-level inquiries.· Identify, analyze, query, and produce data metrics, as well as intra- and inter-agency benchmarks and reports.· Coordinate, execute, and aggregate data calls for program managers and Financial Services Division (FSD) executives.· Understand and facilitate the integration of business processes, people, and relevant technology, to identify, configure, and communicate useful information.· Provide timely, relevant, and accurate reporting and analysis of the results of the Division’s performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted, and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making.· Demonstrate appropriate understanding and working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.· Create monthly and quarterly status dashboards, providing a high-level financial

overview of the organization to FSD leadership.· Automate processes for both answering data calls and preparing regularly scheduled reports.· Other

duties as required..

Basic

Required

Qualifications And

Skills: Note: These are mandatory items that all candidates MUST have when applying for this position. Please ensure that your submission addresses each of these requirement items. Candidates without these required elements will not be considered.· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning.· Minimum of two (2) years of

experience performing tasks similar to those stated above.· Knowledge/

experience in the following areas:Financial AnalysisBusiness ProcessBusiness Process EngineeringPolicy compliance and reportingManagement

experienceData Analysis

Expertise in Microsoft Excel or Power BI, and strong

experience with data analysis, financial and accounting (especially federal accounting) knowledge.· Highly motivated individual who is willing to learn, work in a team environment, is self-sufficient, and willing to do independent research to solve problems.· Self-sufficient worker and analytical thinker with the ability to normalize and manipulate data within large datasets to perform in-depth analysis and resolve complex problems.· Detail-oriented with a proven ability to adapt to a dynamic organization.· Strong interpersonal and communications

skills (both oral and written) with a customer service orientation and demonstrated ability to effectively interact at all levels across the organization to build successful relationships.· Excellent consultative, conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation

skills to gain consensus in a matrixed and complex organization.· Proven problem-solving

skills with demonstrated ability to think out of the box and generate creative solutions; ability to break a complex problem down into its component parts and arrive at the appropriate solution in a timely fashion.· Must be flexible and able to thrive in a time-sensitive environment to meet strict deadlines.· Positive attitude, averse to the status quo, always looking to improve current processes and procedures; ability to see opportunities for change, capitalize on them, and implement them when appropriate for the benefit of the organization.· A self-starter with a strong work ethic who sets high standards for self and others and demonstrates enthusiasm for the mission of the team.· Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship· Must be able to obtain Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI) Public Trust T3 case type or higher.

Desired

Qualifications And

Skills: It is desirable that the candidate has the following

qualifications:· Proficient in Microsoft Access.· Federal government

experience.· Master’s or higher degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning.· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business information systems.·

Experience with Momentum or UFMSJob Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shift

Work

Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22202