Financial / Data Analyst – Ordnance Valuation & Audit Support

Assent Advisory Group; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Assent Advisory Group seeks an experienced Financial Analyst or Data Analyst to support U.S. Navy ordnance valuation, audit readiness, and remediation initiatives at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. On-site support 2–3 days per week; active Secret clearance required.

The role analyzes financial and inventory data, reconciles records across OIS, Navy ERP, and government docs, and assists with audit responses and data calls for NAVAIR and PAE Munitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; professional experience may be considered.
• Experience performing financial analysis, reconciliations, data validation, or accounting analysis.
• Experience supporting financial audit response, audit readiness, audit remediation, or internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and data analysis support for Navy ordnance valuation and audit readiness initiatives.
• Reconcile Government acceptance records against OIS and Navy ERP.
• Prepare analytical summaries, reconciliations, trackers, reports, and briefing materials.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data validation

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field

Tools

OIS

Navy ERP

WAWF

Job description

Assent Advisory Group is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst or Data Analyst to support U.S. Navy Ordnance Valuation, Financial Audit Readiness, and Audit Remediation initiatives at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

This position will support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Portfolio Acquisition Execution (PAE) Munitions in executing ordnance valuation, reconciliation, data validation, and financial audit support activities.

The successful candidate will analyze financial and inventory data, reconcile Government acceptance documentation against authoritative financial and ordnance systems, identify valuation discrepancies, and assist with audit response activities.

The role supports the Navy’s implementation of Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS) 3 and SFFAS 48 for ordnance inventory, Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S), and opening balances.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience performing complex reconciliations, and familiarity with federal financial management, accounting standards, audit remediation, and Navy financial systems.

This position requires on-site support approximately 2–3 days per week at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The candidate must possess an active Secret clearance and be able to work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) as required.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide financial and data analysis support for Navy ordnance valuation and audit readiness initiatives.
• Support the implementation of SFFAS 3 and SFFAS 48 requirements related to inventory and OM&S.
• Track assets accepted by the Government, including DD Form 250 acceptance documentation, that have not yet been recorded in the Ordnance Information System.
• Reconcile Government acceptance records against OIS and Navy ERP.
• Perform independent research to identify discrepancies among financial, procurement, and inventory records.
• Review Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) acceptance records, Navy ERP procurement transactions, contractor documentation, and OIS transaction logs.
• Validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across authoritative systems.
• Research unmatched transactions, missing records, and valuation discrepancies.
• Conduct complex financial and inventory reconciliations.
• Support NAVAIR and PAE Munitions with Government data calls, formal taskers, and reconciliation exception tracking.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to obtain documentation, validate responses, and resolve outstanding issues.
• Support IPA Provided by Client (PBC) audit requests.
• Utilize the Audit Response Center (ARC) to track audit inquiries, responses, and supporting evidence.
• Prepare and organize audit-ready documentation packages.
• Assist with audit responses related to E&C roll-forward and valuation testing.
• Research audit exceptions and support corrective action and remediation efforts.
• Prepare analytical summaries, reconciliations, trackers, reports, and briefing materials.
• Maintain accurate records and support recurring and ad hoc reporting requirements.

Experience:

• Experience performing financial analysis, complex reconciliations, data validation, or accounting analysis.
• Experience supporting financial audit response, audit readiness, audit remediation, or internal controls.
• Experience researching discrepancies across financial, procurement, inventory, or operational systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex financial datasets.
• Experience coordinating data calls, reviewing responses, and managing stakeholder follow-up.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting federal government, Department of Defense, or Navy financial management programs preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant professional experience may be considered in accordance with applicable labor category requirements.

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain CAC access.
• Ability to work on-site at NAS Patuxent River approximately 2–3 days weekly.
• Ability to work in a SCIF when required.
• Ability to travel up to approximately 25–30%, as needed.
• Strong discretion when handling sensitive financial, procurement, and audit information.

The following professional certifications are preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Data analytics or business intelligence certifications

Preferred Experience:

• Navy ordnance valuation or inventory accounting.
• Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S).
• SFFAS 3 and SFFAS 48.
• Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness.
• Ordnance Information System (OIS).
• Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
• Audit Response Center (ARC).
• E&C testing, inventory reconciliation, and audit remediation.