Senior Analyst - NIWC Pacific

Significance, Inc. • San Diego, CA

53d • $97,000 - $107,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Management, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4–7 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

Nice To Haves

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Conducts research
• Analyzes financial and operational data
• Develops reports and dashboards
• Supports reconciliations
• Assists with governance documentation
• Contributes to the development of executive briefings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level