Financial Data Analyst

West 4th Strategy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

West 4th Strategy is seeking a Financial Data Analyst to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller). The role focuses on evaluating and structuring diverse financial datasets, integrating data across DoW systems, and delivering data-driven insights for senior leaders in a secure environment.

The candidate will manage data acquisition lifecycles, collaborate with clients to define requirements, and build backend data solutions using Python and SQL to enable accurate financial

Qualifications

• 3+ years evaluating diverse datasets for reconciliation
• Ability to interpret and synthesize data from DoW systems
• Hands-on experience with DoW financial systems and processes
• Experience managing the data acquisition lifecycle
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to define requirements that yield results
• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, including backend data solutions and automation

Responsibilities

• Evaluates diverse financial datasets to ensure information is accurate, complete, and structured for financial reconciliation.
• Integrates, interprets, and synthesizes data from multiple DoW financial systems and sources.
• Supports data remediation, pipeline development and triage, reconciliation and analytic builds, and overall data readiness for accurate financial execution.
• Manages the data acquisition lifecycle, identifying necessary populations and requirements to build backing datasets.
• Coordinates with clients and stakeholders to define, refine, and implement business requirements that produce demonstrable results.
• Engineers backend data solutions, manipulates large datasets, and automates processes within secure environments using Python and SQL.
• Produces clear, actionable outputs that enable senior leaders to make informed decisions grounded in accuracy, governance, and financial execution.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Dataset evaluation

Client coordination

Education

B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in a relevant field

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Financial Data Analyst

We need an experienced Financial Data Analyst at the Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller) (OUSW(C)). The Comptroller’s office oversees the Department of War’s budget and financial operations, and this team makes sure senior leaders can trust the financial data behind their decisions. In this role, you will evaluate and structure diverse financial datasets, integrate and interpret information from multiple systems, support data remediation, pipeline development and triage, and reconciliation, manage data acquisition requirements, and align with stakeholders to produce clear, actionable outputs. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates diverse financial datasets to ensure information is accurate, complete, and structured for financial reconciliation.


• Integrates, interprets, and synthesizes complex data from multiple DoW financial systems and sources.


• Supports data remediation, pipeline development and triage, reconciliation and analytic builds, and overall data readiness for accurate financial execution.


• Manages the data acquisition lifecycle, identifying necessary populations and requirements to build backing datasets.


• Coordinates with clients and stakeholders to define, refine, and implement business requirements that produce demonstrable results.


• Engineers backend data solutions, manipulates large datasets, and automates processes within secure environments using Python and SQL.


• Produces clear, actionable outputs that enable senior leaders to make informed decisions grounded in accuracy, governance, and financial execution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years evaluating diverse datasets to ensure information is accurate, complete, and structured for financial reconciliation


• Demonstrated ability to interpret, align, and synthesize complex data from multiple DoW systems and sources


• Hands on experience working within or integrating with DoW financial systems and business processes


• Experience managing the data acquisition lifecycle, including identifying necessary populations and requirements to build backing datasets


• Ability to coordinate directly with clients and stakeholders to define, refine, and implement requirements that produce demonstrable results


• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, including engineering backend data solutions, manipulating large datasets, and automating processes within secure environments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with WDP/Advana, Foundry, and Databricks


• Public accounting or financial data experience

EDUCATION

• B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in a relevant field

LOCATION

• Full time onsite in Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area


• Must be local to the DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area

CLEARANCE

• Active Secret security clearance


• U.S. citizenship is required

CLIENT

• Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) Comptroller - Booz Allen Hamilton subcontract

WORK HOURS

• Full-time position

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility - W2

COMPENSATION

• Salary range: $150,000 - $160,000


• Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations:

applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.