Senior Financial Business Analyst

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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