Senior Financial Business Analyst

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.Analyze existing DoD financial systems and processes to identify migration requirements and optimization opportunities for cloud infrastructure transitionsCollaborate with stakeholders to document current-state financial workflows and design future-state cloud-based processes ensuring seamless operational continuityDevelop detailed business requirements documentation for cloud migration activities, including technical specifications and implementation timelinesConduct comprehensive financial impact assessments and cost-benefit analyses for proposed cloud solutions to support executive decision-makingCreate and maintain process flow diagrams, system interfaces, and data mapping documentation in accordance with DoD standardsSupport user acceptance testing and validation of migrated financial applications to ensure functionality meets business requirementsEnsure strict compliance with DoD financial regulations, DFARS, federal acquisition guidelines, and DOD Directive 8140Provide comprehensive training and change management support to end users during system transitions and technology implementationsCoordinate with IT teams and technical personnel to ensure financial system integrations meet business requirements and security protocolsDevelop and maintain detailed project documentation in accordance with DoD standards and customer requirementsInterface with customer representatives and external stakeholders in working groups, technical exchange meetings, and other forumsChair/co-chair meetings and working groups on behalf of government representatives as directed by contract requirementsResolve complex problems, allocate resources, and monitor performance to meet stringent contract deliverables and timelinesProvide daily oversight and guidance to junior analysts and support personnel as requiredIdentify and recommend GOTS/COTS financial software applications for program tracking, reporting, and process optimizationPrepare contingency plans, support activities, and develop cost-efficiency strategies for financial system operationsParticipate in J6 IT Governance processes and compliance reviews as required by customer directivesProvide planned replacement information at least 15 calendar days prior to any personnel changesProvide immediate notification within 24 hours of any unplanned personnel replacements or absencesPerform other duties as assigned by management or customer requirementsBachelor'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 degreeMinimum 7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis within DoD or federal contracting environment with demonstrated leadership capabilitiesMinimum 3+ years of experience managing and supervising 3+ personnel in financial analysis or business systems rolesExperience with DoD financial systems including DFAS, MOCAS, WAWF, Wide Area Workflow, and other enterprise financial applicationsStrong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, DFARS, and comprehensive understanding of DoD financial processes and proceduresDemonstrated experience with business process modeling, requirements analysis, and system integration methodologiesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, project management tools, and financial analysis software applicationsExperience with cloud migration projects and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms preferredStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently and manage multiple competing prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication abilities with experience briefing senior leadership and government officialsPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related fieldProject Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credentialsExperience with agile methodologies and modern software development lifecycle practicesFamiliarity with data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platformsExperience with DoD cyber workforce framework requirements and cybersecurity best practicesCERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Required: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DOD 8570 baseline certificationDesired: PMP, DAWIA Business FM Level II, CISA, CISM, or other relevant financial/business analysis certificationsPhysical 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.#LI-KC1

Created: 2025-09-06