Financial Data Analyst (supporting NOAA)

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Data Networks, Inc (DNC), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is seeking a Financial Data Analyst in Silver Spring, MD. This is an onsite position that requires work in the client's Silver Spring office (accessible via the Red Line).

DNC and its sister companies bring a history of delivering high-performance space systems engineering, integration and satellite operations services to civil and defense agencies. We provide these services throughout all phases of the program life cycle and across the entire space systems architecture, including space and ground assets. People are our strength and quality solutions and services are our brand.

The candidate will join an existing government and contractor team and provide data modelling/analysis support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) organization. NOAA/NESDIS provides secure and timely access to global environmental data and information from satellites and other sources to promote and protect the Nation's security, environment, economy, and quality of life.

The NESDIS Data Analysis, Systems and Information Branch provides coordination and support for the NESDIS Office of the Chief Financial Officer and the NESDIS program offices, data centers, and missions. These include major satellite programs like the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite - R Series (GOES-R), the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) program, the Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO), the Space Weather Follow On (SWFO) program, the Cooperative Data and Rescue Services (CDARS) program, the Office of Projects, Planning and Analysis (OPPA), the Office of Satellite Ground Services (OSGS), and the National Center for Environmental Information, among others.

Working in support of NESDIS management, the candidate will provide a wide range of data analysis, data modelling, and acquisition support. The will provide analyses, track contract acquisition data, build financial data models and forecasting tools, and create dashboards, among other duties as assigned.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Collecting and analyzing financial data to track contract acquisition data, obligations, etc.
• Developing financial models and forecasting tools to support planning and decision-making
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to identify key drivers and trends that may impact performance
• Creating dashboards and visualizations to track and communicate insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders
• Conducting ad-hoc financial analyses and presenting findings to inform business decisions
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree plus at least 5 years' experience in data/acquisition modeling

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in data and/or acquisition modelling
• Extensive knowledge of Google Sheets is required
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize and analyze large amounts of complex data
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills, including customer service skills, to properly manage customer expectations and respond to customer requests
• Ability to communicate effectively in group meetings, knowing when to speak up versus deferring to management
• Work proactively to anticipate management's questions and meet their needs before being asked

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with NOAA reporting tools (Tableau, Oracle, Smartsheets, PRISM) is preferred
• Experience with government financial systems and terminology is preferred.
• Passion for the NOAA mission, a plus.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

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