Senior Business Analyst
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Job Location:
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business JournalBest Place to Work each of the last seven years.
Signficiance Inc. is seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Business Analyst to support the Transportation Services Division within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This is hybrid role and the location is Gaithersburg MD. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
This position plays a crucial role in data analysis data-driven decision-making and program oversight supporting fiscal accountability and operational efficiency across transportation-related programs.
Required:
- Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst preferably within a government or public-sector environment.
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel including PivotTables advanced formulas Power Query Power BI and VBA/macros.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting forecasting cost analysis and systems reporting principles.
- Demonstrated experience extracting cleansing and analyzing large datasets from multiple data sources.
- Proven ability to perform data mining and trend analysis to support strategic planning and cost control.
- Experience generating recurring analytical and systems reports for leadership and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present complex data clearly.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and manage complex datasets related to transportation operations funding and client billing.
- Develop and maintain advanced Excel-based systems models for forecasting variance analysis and travel trend reporting.
- Prepare and deliver monthly quarterly and annual budget and performance reports to HHS leadership.
- Support funding processes billing reconciliation and accounting activities for Travel Program customers.
- Conduct data mining and financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational inefficiencies.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and support data-driven decision-making initiatives.
- Collaborate with program managers teams vendors and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver analytical solutions.
- Design and maintain dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal departmental and systems reporting regulations.
- Support audits by preparing documentation and assisting with resolution of findings.
- Recommend and implement process improvements and automation strategies using Excel and related tools.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with government travel programs and/or policy.
- Familiarity with federal travel regulations policies and procedures.
- Experience with process mapping and documentation tools (e.g. Visio).
- Experience translating analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Experience working with government travel systems or HHS-related Travel programs.
- Knowledge of public-sector data analysis tools and spreadsheets.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
$98000 - $106000 a year
At Significance your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role level and geographic location.
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been the event that you are considered for a different level a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
We are an E-Verify Employer
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- SQL
- Agile
- Business Analysis
- Visio
- Waterfall
- Business Process Modeling
- Requirements Gathering
- Business requirements
- JD Edwards
- SDLC
- Systems Analysis
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
Significance is a small, woman-owned federal government contractor providing expertise to close critical knowledge and resource gaps and helping our clients achieve their missions. Our focus on people and relationships allows us to recruit and retain the highest-value experts who embr ... View more
