Data Analyst

Saliense; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days PTO + 40 Hours of Paid Sick & Safe Time

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance

401(k) with Tiered Match & 100% Vesting

Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents

Professional Development Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Saliense is seeking a Data Analyst to support logistical and financial operations. The role demands advanced DMLSS expertise and strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Power Query to analyze complex datasets, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with financial standards.

The ideal candidate will contribute to AFWCF audit readiness and utilize analytical tools to enhance operational efficiency. Join us and make a difference in a growing organization dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated advanced expertise in DMLSS.
• Deep proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Query.
• Proven experience supporting DoD or Federal financial audits.

Responsibilities

• Execute extraction, querying, and analysis of logistics and supply chain data.
• Provide ongoing analytics for AFWCF audit compliance.
• Respond to auditor inquiries with accurate data models.

Skills

Advanced DMLSS expertise

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Power Query (M code)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

At Saliense, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Our employees are encouraged to take on challenging and meaningful work, with ample opportunities for career advancement. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• 20 Days PTO + 40 Hours of Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Tiered Match & 100% Vesting
• Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program

We believe in empowering our team members to achieve their professional goals while contributing to impactful projects that make a difference. Join us at Saliense and be part of a growing organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

About the role

This role serves as a critical data analyst supporting logistical and financial operations. The primary responsibility is to leverage advanced knowledge of DMLSS and expert-level Microsoft Excel and Power Query skills to extract, transform, and analyze complex datasets. A key operational requirement for this position is providing ongoing, rigorous support for the congressionally mandated AFWCF audit, ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and compliance with financial reporting standards.

What you’ll do

Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) Operations

• Execute advanced extraction, querying, and analysis of logistics and supply chain data from DMLSS.
• Formulate data models to track inventory, procurement, and operational readiness.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DMLSS data architecture and reporting capabilities.

Air Force Working Capital Fund (AFWCF) Audit Support

• Provide ongoing analytics and evidentiary support for the congressionally mandated AFWCF audit.
• Reconcile financial and logistical data to ensure continuous audit readiness and compliance with FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness) directives.
• Respond to auditor inquiries with accurate, timely, and reproducible data models.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated advanced expertise in DMLSS.
• Deep proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced array functions, VBA) and Power Query (M code).
• Proven experience supporting DoD or Federal financial audits, specifically AFWCF operations.

Preferred Skills

• Experience migrating legacy Excel/Power Query models to advanced visualization tools, e.g., Power BI.
• Knowledge of broader DoD logistics systems, e.g., LogiCole as DMLSS transitions to newer enterprise platforms.
• Experience with Business Intelligence Central Services (BCS) to include a working knowledge of SQL specifically related to BCS ad hoc reporting.