The Role
Evaluates, reconciles, and integrates complex financial datasets from Department of War systems. Builds backend data solutions and pipelines using Python and SQL, supports data remediation and acquisition, automates processes, and collaborates with stakeholders to deliver accurate, actionable financial outputs for senior leaders.
Summary Generated by Built In
Financial Data Analyst
We need an experienced Financial Data Analyst at the Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller) (OUSW(C)). The Comptroller’s office oversees the Department of War’s budget and financial operations, and this team makes sure senior leaders can trust the financial data behind their decisions. In this role, you will evaluate and structure diverse financial datasets, integrate and interpret information from multiple systems, support data remediation, pipeline development and triage, and reconciliation, manage data acquisition requirements, and align with stakeholders to produce clear, actionable outputs. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
COMPENSATION
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
We need an experienced Financial Data Analyst at the Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller) (OUSW(C)). The Comptroller’s office oversees the Department of War’s budget and financial operations, and this team makes sure senior leaders can trust the financial data behind their decisions. In this role, you will evaluate and structure diverse financial datasets, integrate and interpret information from multiple systems, support data remediation, pipeline development and triage, and reconciliation, manage data acquisition requirements, and align with stakeholders to produce clear, actionable outputs. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates diverse financial datasets to ensure information is accurate, complete, and structured for financial reconciliation.
- Integrates, interprets, and synthesizes complex data from multiple DoW financial systems and sources.
- Supports data remediation, pipeline development and triage, reconciliation and analytic builds, and overall data readiness for accurate financial execution.
- Manages the data acquisition lifecycle, identifying necessary populations and requirements to build backing datasets.
- Coordinates with clients and stakeholders to define, refine, and implement business requirements that produce demonstrable results.
- Engineers backend data solutions, manipulates large datasets, and automates processes within secure environments using Python and SQL.
- Produces clear, actionable outputs that enable senior leaders to make informed decisions grounded in accuracy, governance, and financial execution.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years evaluating diverse datasets to ensure information is accurate, complete, and structured for financial reconciliation
- Demonstrated ability to interpret, align, and synthesize complex data from multiple DoW systems and sources
- Hands on experience working within or integrating with DoW financial systems and business processes
- Experience managing the data acquisition lifecycle, including identifying necessary populations and requirements to build backing datasets
- Ability to coordinate directly with clients and stakeholders to define, refine, and implement requirements that produce demonstrable results
- Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, including engineering backend data solutions, manipulating large datasets, and automating processes within secure environments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with WDP/Advana, Foundry, and Databricks
- Public accounting or financial data experience
EDUCATION
- B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in a relevant field
LOCATION
- Full time onsite in Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area
- Must be local to the DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area
CLEARANCE
- Active Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship is required
CLIENT
- Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) Comptroller - Booz Allen Hamilton subcontract
WORK HOURS
- Full-time position
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility - W2
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $150,000 - $160,000
- Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
Skills Required
- 3+ years evaluating diverse datasets for accuracy, completeness, structure, and financial reconciliation
- Ability to interpret, align, and synthesize complex data from multiple Department of War systems and sources
- Hands-on experience working within or integrating with Department of War financial systems and business processes
- Experience managing the data acquisition lifecycle, including identifying populations and requirements for backing datasets
- Ability to coordinate with clients and stakeholders to define, refine, and implement requirements
- Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, including backend data engineering, large-dataset manipulation, and process automation in secure environments
- Experience with WDP/Advana, Foundry, and Databricks
- Public accounting or financial data experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field
- Active Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Local to the Washington, DC / Maryland / Virginia area and available for full-time onsite work
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The Company
What We Do
West 4th Strategy provides rapid response technology services to civilian, defense, and homeland security customers. We build and mobilize dynamic teams of qualified technologists who embody competence, professionalism, and a commitment to results. We excel at moving fast to find the right people to get the job done. And the best part of our technology teams? They make the government’s mission their mission. Our teams work with a sense of purpose to power the government. West 4th Strategy. Our work defines us.
