Financial Data Analyst - OH

Lynch Consultants Llc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 107,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynch Consultants, LLC in Dayton, Ohio, seeks a FIAR analytics professional to design and operationalize an integrated financial automation capability for Air Force data. You will connect FM data sources, automate workflows, and enable repeatable analytics and AI-driven use cases to improve audit readiness and data quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in data analytics, an active Secret clearance, and intermediate Python/SQL skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have 5+ years of relevant experience in data analytics, database support, reporting, automation, or related technical/business solution delivery.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance with the ability to maintain eligibility.
• Must have intermediate Python skills, including experience using Python to manipulate, cleanse, analyze, or validate datasets.
• Must have intermediate SQL skills, including experience querying, joining, transforming, and analyzing data from structured data sources.
• Must have intermediate Databricks experience or comparable experience working within modern enterprise data and analytics platforms.
• Must have intermediate accounting knowledge, including the ability to understand and analyze financial transactions, balances, and financial data.
• Must have intermediate experience with Substantive Analytical Procedures, including the ability to develop and execute data-driven procedures in support of financial statement audit or audit readiness activities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the integration, transformation, validation, and analysis of Air Force financial and operational data from multiple sources.
• Developing and maintaining data analytics solutions, reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support FIAR and FM modernization objectives.
• Creating data cleansing processes, scripts, and repeatable workflows to improve data quality and reduce manual effort.
• Supporting the development of automation use cases that connect FM data sources and streamline business processes.
• Assisting with AI- and analytics-enabled solutions that improve audit readiness, traceability, and decision support.
• Applying OCR capabilities and related technologies to extract and structure data from documents and other non-standard inputs.
• Supporting the use of large language models and emerging AI/ML tools in operational business environments, consistent with client direction and security constraints.
• Preparing and presenting analytic findings, recommendations, and solution concepts to Government and contractor stakeholders, and coordinating across technical and functional teams to support implementation of scalable, repeatable business solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

Accounting

Analytical Procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Your Expertise Can Make a Mission-Level Impact!

Join our team supporting the Department of the Air Force (DAF) in Dayton, Ohio, on a Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR) initiative focused on financial data automation, advanced analytics, and AI‑enabled mission support for mission‑critical priorities.

In this role, you will help design and operationalize an integrated financial automation capability that connects Financial Management (FM) data sources, automates key workflows, and enables repeatable analytics and AI‑driven use cases. This effort aims to reduce redundant manual analysis, improve data accessibility and quality, generate cost savings, and accelerate audit‑ready timelines across the Air Force financial management environment.

Only applicants who fully satisfy all required qualifications will be considered for further review.

Rates/Annual Compensation

$57-61/hr. ($107,000 - $114,000/yr) commensurate with experience.

Work Location and Schedule

• This position requires an in‑person presence 5-days per week at Dayton, OH / Wright-Patterson Airforce Base.

Required Qualifications – Must Have

• MUST have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

• MUST have 5+ years of relevant experience in data analytics, database support, reporting, automation, or related technical/business solution delivery.

• MUST have an active Secret Clearance with the ability to maintain eligibility.

• MUST have intermediate Python skills, including experience using Python to manipulate, cleanse, analyze, or validate datasets.

• MUST have intermediate SQL skills, including experience querying, joining, transforming, and analyzing data from structured data sources.

• MUST have intermediate Databricks experience or comparable experience working within modern enterprise data and analytics platforms.

• MUST have intermediate accounting knowledge, including the ability to understand and analyze financial transactions, balances, and financial data.

• MUST have intermediate experience with Substantive Analytical Procedures, including the ability to develop and execute data-driven procedures in support of financial statement audit or audit readiness activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, or Federal financial management clients.

• Familiarity with the Operational Air Force Financial Data Structure.

• Familiarity with the Operational Air Force Data Dictionary.

• Experience supporting FIAR, audit readiness, internal controls, or financial statement audit response efforts.

• Experience with MS Power Application Automation.

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization platforms.

• Familiarity with cloud-enabled analytics, workflow automation, and enterprise data environments supporting financial operations.

• Experience working across both functional and technical teams to operationalize analytic and automation capabilities.

Skills & Duties

• Supporting the integration, transformation, validation, and analysis of Air Force financial and operational data from multiple sources.

• Developing and maintaining data analytics solutions, reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support FIAR and FM modernization objectives.

• Creating data cleansing processes, scripts, and repeatable workflows to improve data quality and reduce manual effort.

• Supporting the development of automation use cases that connect FM data sources and streamline business processes.

• Assisting with AI- and analytics-enabled solutions that improve audit readiness, traceability, and decision support.

• Applying OCR capabilities and related technologies to extract and structure data from documents and other non‑standard inputs.

• Supporting the use of large language models and emerging AI/ML tools in operational business environments, consistent with client direction and security constraints.

• Preparing and presenting analytic findings, recommendations, and solution concepts to Government and contractor stakeholders, and coordinating across technical and functional teams to support implementation of scalable, repeatable business solutions.

Ready to put your expertise to work? Join Lynch Consultants and help drive mission success.

If you are a highly motivated individual with the ability to solve complex issues, take on new responsibilities, build relationships, and think in unique and innovative ways, we are looking for you!

Why Join LC?

At Lynch Consultants (LC), your career growth is unlimited. We offer a competitive compensation package, employer-supported 401(k), world‑class health benefits, paid vacation and holidays, plus programs that support your well‑being.

You’ll gain

• Competitive total compensation: Our starting salaries are competitive, and our total compensation package goes even further. You have the chance to earn performance and referral bonuses, plus a profit‑sharing bonus available to eligible associates.

• Flexible career architecture: We encourage growing in your own way, whether that be moving up, moving across, or staying at your current level while taking on new challenges.

• Unlimited promotion opportunities: We don’t have a cap on advancement at Lynch. If you’re ready to take on more responsibility and leadership, the opportunity is there.

• Your career, your choice: Your timeline. Your path. Your definition of success. Whether you want to sprint towards partnership, explore different service lines, or master your craft at your current level, we’re here to support you.

About Us

Lynch Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a premier Federal professional services firm where your work makes a real difference. We value purpose, growth, and impact, and we proudly support and encourage applications from U.S. military veterans.