Financial Data Analyst

Air Force Civilian Service; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Sick leave 13 days/yr

Vacation 13–26 days/yr

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

FERS Retirement

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Social Security

TSP matching

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a Financial Data Analyst (NH-0501-03) to lead data analysis and AI-enabled modernization efforts at the Pentagon, Washington DC. The role involves integrating accounting analysis, monitoring internal control, and supporting auditability and decision support for program, budget, and execution integration.

The position requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance, with travel up to 25% and telework up to 20% in a permanent full-time

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a wide range of data analyses principles, techniques, and practices.
• Knowledge of DOD acquisition requirements, development, and approval processes.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare analyses, develop alternatives and funding requirements, and make recommendations to resolve financial/funding problems trade-off decisions and decisions between multiple courses of action.
• Works in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and sometimes unpredictable environment.
• Possess a basic understanding of financial management data and a familiarity with financial data elements (e.g. PECs, program codes, BLIs).
• Possess working knowledge of Office 365 applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Power BI, Excel, and Power Automate.
• 1-2 years’ experience requested.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Office 365 familiarity

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Power Automate

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals passionate about national security, love solving complex data puzzles, and want to build AI/automation in legacy environments prepared to deploy war‑winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Financial Data Analyst (NH-0501-03) to work at the Pentagon, Washington DC.

Member will serve as the Directorate’s lead for using data and artificial intelligence platforms to integrate accounting analysis, monitor internal control, support auditability and improved decision support capabilities. Performs a broad range of data analytic assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies. Develops data and automation products supporting command internal control‑related activities under the database operations, performance monitoring/continuous process improvement, financial transaction quality assurance, and decision support for program, budget, and execution integration.

Salary $102,415.00 - $158,322.00

25% Travel

Up to 20% telework possible

Permanent position

AFCS Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time

• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement

• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.
• Responsible for safeguarding sensitive information and files.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act. Member will comply with the requirements of this certification program.

RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA) AND ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of a wide range of data analyses principles, techniques, and practices.
• Knowledge of DOD acquisition requirements, development, and approval processes
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare analyses, develop alternatives and funding requirements, and make recommendations to resolve financial/funding problems trade-off decisions and decisions between multiple courses of action.
• Works in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and sometimes unpredictable environment.
• Possess a basic understanding of financial management data and a familiarity with financial data elements (e.g. PECs, program codes, BLIs).
• Possess working knowledge of Office 365 applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Power BI, Excel, and Power Automate.
• 1-2 years’ experience requested.
• For further information regarding the 0501 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

Similar Job Titles/Fields of Study/Skills: Staff Accountant, Analyst, Auditor, Remediation Specialist, Financial Management, Accounting, and Auditing, Analysis, Critical Thinking

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required