Technology Innovation Analyst

IFAS LLC•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

Identifies, recommends, develops, pilots, and implements cutting-edge technologies and best practices to modernize a Department of War (DoW) fourth estate agency’s financial management. Evaluates and recommends automation, AI/ML, and advanced analytics solutions; develops proofs-of-concept; and drives innovations that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness. Works with leadership and the Business Transformation Analyst to ensure successful implementation.

Requirements

PPBE/OMB A‑11 & SNaP‑IT artifacts (Exhibits 53/300)
Data modeling/visualization
RPA/automation (Power Automate/UiPath)
Integration with DFMS/FAMIS/Financial Dashboard
Funding package analysis (MIPR/UPR, IGCE, severability, ULO)
Executive communication
Change management
Bachelor’s in information systems, Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or Economics—with demonstrated coursework or concentration in data analytics, automation/RPA, AI/ML, or technology management.
Five or more years in designing and delivering technology‑enabled improvements in federal financial management.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Data Analytics, Information Systems (MSIS), Computer Science (AI/ML focus), Business Analytics, MBA (technology/finance emphasis), or Public Administration/Policy with strong quantitative methods.
DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program, Level 2+ (or CDFM)
FAC‑P/PM (or DoD DAU P/PM coursework)
OMB A‑11
IT Capital Planning training (agency or DAU)
Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst (PL‑300)
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate or Azure Data Scientist Associate
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
UiPath (e.g., Advanced RPA Developer) or Power Automate certifications
PMP or PMI‑ACP/SAFe
Prosci® Change Practitioner
CompTIA Security+
Analytics/automation and PPBE/BES support, with demonstrated use of Power BI/Excel and Microsoft 365 collaboration tools to produce SOF, spend plans, and executive briefings.