Senior Business Data Analyst (Hybrid)

Marathon TS • Crystal City, VA

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

Marathon TS is seeking a Senior / Lead Business Data Analyst to support the US Army on a Hybrid basis (3 days onsite) in Crystal City, VA. The role involves improving the completeness, accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of Army financial data. Key responsibilities include identifying business process risks, establishing effective financial internal controls, understanding and improving the production of Army's annual and quarterly Financial Statements, modernizing capabilities through innovative technologies and business process re-engineering, and providing strategic alignment through governance, communications, and knowledge management. The ideal candidate will have experience with Python, SQL, Databricks, and/or Palantir Foundry.

Requirements

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET " security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, data analytics, information systems, or a related field.
• SEVEN (7) years of experience in data analysis, financial management, or technology-enabled transformation projects.
• Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Qlik) and familiarity with data platforms (e.g., Databricks).
• Understanding of federal financial management processes, audit readiness requirements, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms.
• Ability to commute to client offices in respective locations 3 days per week.

Nice To Haves

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET " Federal or DoD security clearance
• Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or project management (e.g., PMP, CSM, SAFe).
• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, data analytics, information systems, or a related field.
• Prior experience supporting federal audit readiness or CFO functions within DoD or similar agencies.
• Experience with Army financial systems, such as GFEBS and LMP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key contributor on a data-driven team supporting Army Audit Readiness objectives, focusing on financial management and technology enablement.
• Design and develop financial dashboards and data visualizations that translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Act as a product manager for financial management technology solutions, defining requirements and ensuring alignment with audit readiness and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, prioritize features, and manage delivery of scalable solutions that enhance transparency and efficiency.
• Analyze existing financial processes and systems to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and support modernization initiatives.
• Support integration of advanced analytics and automation tools, leveraging platforms such as Power BI, Qlik, Power Apps, and Databricks to improve reporting and decision-making.
• Ensure all solutions adhere to federal financial management standards, audit readiness requirements, and applicable compliance frameworks.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, manage product backlogs, and coordinate iterative development cycles to deliver high-quality solutions.

What This Job Offers

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