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 Journal Best Place to Work each of the last six years.
We are seeking a Financial Reporting Sr. Consultant to support our program with the US Marine Corps. Work will be performed on a hybrid basis with an estimated 3 days per week of onsite support required at the Pentagon. This role focuses on ensuring the accurate reporting of Marine Corps positions by leveraging a comprehensive understanding of the DAI Quantitative Drill Down (QDD) File and its relationship with Advana Reporting. The candidate will be responsible for identifying discrepancies in Advana and working closely with relevant stakeholders, including the Marine Corps and OSD, to resolve these issues.
The ideal candidate is a data-savvy professional with a strong background in Power BI, capable of leveraging this tool for advanced data visualization and reporting. They should possess the ability to understand the business processes driving the data, ensuring it is captured correctly and reflects the true position of the Marine Corps. This position emphasizes data analysis and reporting rather than engineering, making expertise in Power BI essential for translating complex data sets into actionable insights and clear reports for decision-makers.
Required Skills/Experience
- Active Secret security clearance (interim OK)
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- Strong understanding of financial reporting processes, particularly within defense or government environments.
- Experience with the DAI Quantitative Drill Down (QDD) File and its integration with Advana Reporting.
- Proven experience in identifying data discrepancies and resolving them by collaborating with various stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze complex data sets and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Proficient in Power BI for data visualization, reporting, and deriving actionable insights.
- Ability to create, manage, and maintain dashboards and reports that effectively communicate data-driven findings.
- Experience working closely with cross-functional teams, including military personnel and high-level government stakeholders (e.g., Marine Corps and OSD).
- Strong communication skills to convey technical data findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Willingness and ability to provide onsite support at the Pentagon approximately three days per week.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address data-related issues promptly and accurately.
- Familiarity with the business processes in defense environments and an understanding of how they impact data reporting.
Desired Skills/Experience
- Familiarity with financial reporting tools and report generation in Advana.
- Knowledge of financial and process discrepancies in large-scale systems.
- Ability to collaborate with Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) to ensure accurate position capture.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to drive data integrity improvements.
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 scoped. In 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.
Significance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
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