Senior Financial Business Analyst
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SENIOR FINANCIAL BUSINESS ANALYST (NAUT):
Bowhead seeks a Senior Financial Business Analyst to support our customer on the Nautical contract in the Arlington, VA area. This role will serve as a key team member in the migration of legacy DoD financial applications to cloud infrastructure while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Analyze existing DoD financial systems and processes to identify migration requirements and optimization opportunities for cloud infrastructure transitions
- Collaborate with stakeholders to document current-state financial workflows and design future-state cloud-based processes ensuring seamless operational continuity
- Develop detailed business requirements documentation for cloud migration activities, including technical specifications and implementation timelines
- Conduct comprehensive financial impact assessments and cost-benefit analyses for proposed cloud solutions to support executive decision-making
- Create and maintain process flow diagrams, system interfaces, and data mapping documentation in accordance with DoD standards
- Support user acceptance testing and validation of migrated financial applications to ensure functionality meets business requirements
- Ensure strict compliance with DoD financial regulations, DFARS, federal acquisition guidelines, and DOD Directive 8140
- Provide comprehensive training and change management support to end users during system transitions and technology implementations
- Coordinate with IT teams and technical personnel to ensure financial system integrations meet business requirements and security protocols
- Develop and maintain detailed project documentation in accordance with DoD standards and customer requirements
- Interface with customer representatives and external stakeholders in working groups, technical exchange meetings, and other forums
- Chair/co-chair meetings and working groups on behalf of government representatives as directed by contract requirements
- Resolve complex problems, allocate resources, and monitor performance to meet stringent contract deliverables and timelines
- Provide daily oversight and guidance to junior analysts and support personnel as required
- Identify and recommend GOTS/COTS financial software applications for program tracking, reporting, and process optimization
- Prepare contingency plans, support activities, and develop cost-efficiency strategies for financial system operations
- Participate in J6 IT Governance processes and compliance reviews as required by customer directives
- Provide planned replacement information at least 15 calendar days prior to any personnel changes
- Provide immediate notification within 24 hours of any unplanned personnel replacements or absences
- Perform other duties as assigned by management or customer requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field from an ABET accredited institution, OR minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
- Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis within DoD or federal contracting environment with demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Minimum 3+ years of experience managing and supervising 3+ personnel in financial analysis or business systems roles
- Experience with DoD financial systems including DFAS, MOCAS, WAWF, Wide Area Workflow, and other enterprise financial applications
- Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, DFARS, and comprehensive understanding of DoD financial processes and procedures
- Demonstrated experience with business process modeling, requirements analysis, and system integration methodologies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, project management tools, and financial analysis software applications
- Experience with cloud migration projects and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with experience briefing senior leadership and government officials
- Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credentials
- Experience with agile methodologies and modern software development lifecycle practices
- Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
- Experience with DoD cyber workforce framework requirements and cybersecurity best practices
Required: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DOD 8570 baseline certification
Desired: PMP, DAWIA Business FM Level II, CISA, CISM, or other relevant financial/business analysis certifications
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
- Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility. Due to work requirements, this position will not entertain work from home capabilities. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.
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- Location:
- Arlington