Senior Functional Analyst

Strategic Insight, Ltd.•Arlington, VA

17h

About The Position

Strategic Insight, LTD is seeking a highly skilled Navy Acquisition Data Analyst to support data-driven decision-making within Navy acquisition programs. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in federal procurement data systems, specifically FPDS-NG, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes. This role requires transforming complex acquisition datasets into actionable intelligence through advanced data visualization, analytics, and enterprise data platforms. Mandatory: Applicants must have an active Interim Secret DoD clearance at a minimum, with final Secret preferred.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in querying, extracting, and analyzing procurement data directly from FPDS-NG.
Working knowledge of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) lifecycle, funding mechanisms, and related case execution data.
Proven ability to build compelling, user-friendly data visualizations and dashboards using industry-standard tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, MS365).
Strong understanding of the DoD/Navy acquisition lifecycle, contracting principles, and federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS).
Ability to communicate technical data concepts to non-technical military and civilian leadership.
Active Interim Secret DoD clearance at a minimum, with final Secret preferred.

Nice To Haves

Advana / Cosmos Jupiter: Hands-on experience operating within the DoD's Advana enterprise data environment, with a specific preference for candidates experienced in utilizing Cosmos and Jupiter Notebooks for data engineering and analytics.
Programming/Query Languages: Proficiency in Python, R, or advanced SQL for data manipulation within notebook environments.

Responsibilities

Extract, clean, validate, and analyze complex federal contracting data, operating primarily within the Federal Procurement Data System - Next Generation (FPDS-NG)
Analyze and report on FMS case data, execution metrics, and financial tracking to support Navy and allied nation acquisition objectives
Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and visual reports to communicate acquisition trends, portfolio health, and performance metrics to senior leadership
Leverage DoD enterprise data environments to conduct data blending, advanced quantitative analysis, and predictive modeling for acquisition portfolios
Translate complex data findings into clear, bottom-line-up-front (BLUF) briefings and strategic recommendations for Flag Officers, SES, Program managers, and other stakeholders
Other duties as assigned