Forecasting Data Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Atlanta, GA seeks a Forecasting Data Specialist to transform public health finance through advanced forecasting and analytics. You will lead enterprise cloud budgeting, develop financial models, and provide leadership with clear insights to guide decisions.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years FP&A, 3+ years forecasting, and experience leading analysts. Proficiency in Excel and BI tools, plus ability to communicate complex data to senior leaders, is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a corporate FP&A or accounting environment
• 3+ years of experience with financial forecasting and developing or maintaining forecasting models
• 1+ years of experience managing or leading financial analysts
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and analysis
• Experience presenting financial data, trends, and recommendations to leadership
• Ability to manage complex processes while balancing multiple time-sensitive deliverables
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise cloud budgeting reporting and planning support.
• Lead annual planning, forecasting, and strategic financial modeling activities to support organizational objectives and government contract requirements.
• Compile, validate, organize, and analyze financial and operational data to develop forecasting models and identify trends.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and model strategic compensation and budget structures.
• Conduct scenario analysis and communicate trends and recommendations to leadership.
• Prepare presentations and recurring reports translating financial information for leadership.

Skills

FP&A experience

Forecasting

Lead analysts

Excel modeling

Data presentation

Team collaboration

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Number: R0248201

Forecasting Data Specialist

The Opportunity:

To transform public health in today’s evolving digital world, organizations must effectively manage the resources that support critical technology and cloud capabilities. As a financial planning and analysis professional, you know how to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights that drive sound business decisions. If you’re ready to apply your financial expertise to support enterprise cloud programs and public health missions, there’s a place for you at Booz Allen. You’ll work closely with leaders, analysts, and stakeholders to develop financial models, forecast future needs, and provide the visibility needed to make informed decisions in a dynamic environment. This position is in Atlanta, GA.

What You’ll Work On:

• Serve in a lead capacity within a business office supporting the management of enterprise cloud budgets, collaborating with analysts and stakeholders to provide comprehensive financial reporting, analytics, and planning support.
• Lead annual planning, forecasting, and strategic financial modeling activities to support organizational objectives, budgetary requirements, and government contract requirements.
• Compile, validate, organize, and analyze financial and operational data to develop forecasting models, assess performance, identify trends, and support current and future business outlooks.
• Collaborate with customers and organizational stakeholders to design and model strategic compensation and budget structures that respond to evolving business, operational, and financial environments.
• Conduct scenario analysis and assess the potential impact of business and budgetary decisions on organizational financial performance, communicating trends and recommendations to leadership.
• Prepare presentations and recurring reports that translate complex financial information into actionable insights for leadership, supporting effective business management, planning, rate management, and financial value creation.

Bring your analytical mindset, financial expertise, and passion for public health to help organizations make informed decisions and effectively manage the resources needed to support critical public health missions.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience in a corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) or accounting environment
• 3+ years of experience with financial forecasting and developing or maintaining forecasting models
• 1+ years of experience managing or leading financial analysts
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and analysis
• Experience presenting financial data, trends, and recommendations to leadership
• Ability to manage complex processes while balancing multiple time-sensitive deliverables
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with accounting and financial management
• Experience modeling and articulating P&L performance drivers
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence, financial modeling, or data visualization tools
• Experience supporting government or public sector organizations
• Ability to use statistical or quantitative methods on financial data to inference patterns and trends
• Ability to quickly understand government contracting business models and associated operational and financial drivers

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.