Senior Financial Business Analyst

UIC Alaska•Arlington, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility.
US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.
Required: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DOD 8570 baseline certification

Nice To Haves

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
Desired: PMP, DAWIA Business FM Level II, CISA, CISM, or other relevant financial/business analysis certifications

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