The Role
Provide analytical and operational support to NIWC Pacific Finance and Corporate Operations. Responsibilities include financial reporting, reconciliations, dashboards, business process improvement, portfolio management, governance documentation, and development of executive briefings. Work across Finance, Business Analytics, Total Force Management, Strategy Management, and Accountable Property environments to translate complex data into actionable insights and support audit readiness and strategic initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In
Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last seven years.
Significance, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst - NIWC, to join our growing team in San Diego, CA. This position is five days onsite and requires an Active Secret Clearance.
The Senior Analyst provides mid-level analytical and operational support to NIWC Pacific’s Finance and Corporate Operations organizations. This position supports financial reporting, business process improvement, strategic initiatives, portfolio management, and operational performance tracking.
The analyst conducts research, analyzes financial and operational data, develops reports and dashboards, supports reconciliations, assists with governance documentation, and contributes to the development of executive briefings. The role requires the ability to work across multiple functional areas including Finance, Business Analytics, Total Force Management, Strategy Management, and Accountable Property support environments.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Management, Economics, or related field AND seven (7) years of experience in management analysis, financial analysis, business operations, or program support
- Experience reviewing and analyzing financial or operational transactions for accuracy, compliance, and performance trends
- Experience preparing analytical reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, formulas, reporting models)
- Experience using data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar)
- Ability to research and resolve discrepancies in financial, operational, or administrative data
- Experience documenting processes, procedures, and workflow improvements
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple taskings simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with sensitive financial or operational data
Desired Skills:
- Experience supporting Navy, NAVWAR, or NIWC Pacific organizations
- Familiarity with Navy ERP (SAP-based), Advana, DTS, or related DoD systems
- Experience supporting: Vendor payment or accounting operations
- Reconciliations (cash, unmatched disbursements, contracts, or payroll)
- Tri-annual reviews or audit readiness initiatives
- Knowledge of DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR)
- Experience supporting portfolio governance boards or executive-level strategy reviews
- Exposure to Balanced Scorecard or performance management frameworks
- Experience supporting Workforce Acceptance Agreements (WAA) processing or manpower analysis
- Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (CPI, Lean, Six Sigma)
- This position may support financial reporting, audit readiness efforts, portfolio review packages, strategic planning documentation, or operational analytics.
- The role requires strong analytical thinking and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership.
- Work products may include dashboards, briefing slides, reconciliation reports, governance documentation, and process narratives.
- Some travel may be required in accordance with the SOW.
- Must comply with OPSEC, CUI handling, and security requirements outlined in the SOW.
Additional Comments:
At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Management, Economics, or related field AND seven (7) years of experience in management analysis, financial analysis, business operations, or program support
- Active Secret Clearance (must be active)
- Ability to work onsite five days per week in San Diego, CA
- Experience reviewing and analyzing financial or operational transactions for accuracy, compliance, and performance trends
- Experience preparing analytical reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, formulas, reporting models)
- Experience using data visualization or reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar)
- Ability to research and resolve discrepancies in financial, operational, or administrative data
- Experience documenting processes, procedures, and workflow improvements
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple taskings simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with sensitive financial or operational data and comply with OPSEC and CUI handling requirements
- Experience supporting Navy, NAVWAR, or NIWC Pacific organizations
- Familiarity with Navy ERP (SAP-based), Advana, DTS, or related DoD systems
- Experience supporting vendor payment or accounting operations
- Experience performing reconciliations (cash, unmatched disbursements, contracts, or payroll)
- Experience supporting tri-annual reviews or audit readiness initiatives
- Knowledge of DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR)
- Experience supporting portfolio governance boards or executive-level strategy reviews
- Exposure to Balanced Scorecard or performance management frameworks
- Experience supporting Workforce Acceptance Agreements (WAA) processing or manpower analysis
- Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (CPI, Lean, Six Sigma)
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2014, Significance Inc. is an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) providing mission-critical technical and business solutions to federal government agencies. They specialize in data strategy, AI/ML, process automation, and financial management services, helping DoD and other federal clients solve complex challenges and streamline operations.
