Lead Financial Systems Analyst & Tableau SME

We are currently seeking a Lead Financial Systems Analyst & Tableau SME to join our team in Springfield, Virginia supporting a government customer.

The Lead Financial Systems Analyst & Tableau SME gathers, analyzes, and interprets complex agency financial and performance data to provide insights that inform and improve the organization's decision-making process. The position is responsible for identifying, extracting, validating, and reviewing data from various financial systems of record for accuracy and consistency. The role uses advanced business intelligence tools and techniques-specifically Tableau dashboard architecture, automated ETL pipelines, and data modeling-to translate siloed datasets into meaningful analytical reports and visual outputs for senior decision-makers. Additionally, the Lead Financial Systems Analyst & Tableau SME interprets and applies federal financial regulations, policies, and procedures to guide senior management at the Directorate level and ensure ongoing audit readiness.

Tasks

• Create advanced charts, graphs, interactive dashboards, and reports using Tableau to communicate financial findings to senior managers and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with and assist other team members in using data systems and understanding data management procedures to ensure consistency and alignment of information across project workstreams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial data systems and Tableau Server environments to ensure data is stored, organized, and refreshed efficiently for real-time access and analysis.
• Maintain and organize automated data files and pipelines for resource allocation, budget formation, spend plans, and execution tracking.
• Identify and resolve data issues, optimize dashboard and server efficiency, and recommend improvements to financial data management systems and governance policies.
• Derive meaningful metrics from various federal data feeds and systems of record to provide valuable insights to leadership and inform decision-making.
• Ensure coordination, data integrity, and completeness of financial data analysis provided to agency leadership.
• Identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement through analysis at the Directorate level to optimize financial performance and automate reporting workflows.
• Review data changes to, and draft recommendations for, financial management policies, tracking compliance against standards like OMB Circular A-123.