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Senior Financial Business Analyst

ID
2025-23570
Category
Engineering
Location : Location
US-VA-Arlington
Minimum Clearance Required
Top Secret/SCI
Travel Requirement
N/A

Overview

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.

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

Qualifications

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Required: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DOD 8570 baseline certification
Desired: PMP, DAWIA Business FM Level II, CISA, CISM, or other relevant financial/business analysis certifications

 

Physical Demands:

 

  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
  • Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility. Due to work requirements, this position will not entertain work from home capabilities. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

 

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