Data/ Business Analyst Job at Clearance Jobs in Washington

divh2Business Analyst/h2pBennett Aerospace, Inc. has an opening for a highly motivated Business Analyst in support of a Federal Law Enforcement client located in Arlington, Virginia. The successful candidate will perform analysis and related support functions relevant to strategic planning and assist with performance measurement and tracking performance related metrics. The candidate will also conduct research and provide analysis on the financial and economic impact of regulations on the government, businesses, and industries, identify trends and developments in competitive environments and present findings to senior management, and utilize a set of tasks and techniques to work with stakeholders/team in order to understand the structure, regulations and operations of the government and recommend solutions that will enable the government achieve its goals./ppKey duties and responsibilities:/pulliIdentifies and analyzes system requirements and defines project scope, requirements, and deliverables./liliResearch, interpret and analyze applicable laws and regulations to ensure it accurately reflects the policies of the organization/agency./liliDevelop reports and make recommendations to improve business processes, procedures, and performance./liliAssist in performing analyses and interpretation of cost and expense variances./liliCompiles and analyzes financial information./liliCreates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures information has been recorded accurately./liliCompile and construct data to interpret the impact of compliance with budgetary/financial changes./liliEvaluate the effect of existing policies and government programs./liliConduct research on a wide range of economic matters in support of the Diversion Control Divisions regulatory and policy development activities./liliPerform financial forecasting and reconciliations relevant to department budget and strategic planning function./liliDevelop reports and make recommendations to improve business processes, procedures, and performance./liliAssist in performing analyses and interpretation of cost and expense variances./liliCompiles and analyzes financial information./liliPerforms financial forecasting and reconciliation./liliDevelops integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports and presentations./liliIdentifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings./liliCoordinates performance metrics gathering, analysis, and reporting activities./liliActively participate in the processes and methods changes and reviews existing policy or suggested changes for impact in implementation and application./liliParticipate in establishing and coordinating program plan requirements and interface with each section/office./liliEvaluate, monitor, and report performance against plans to ensure guidelines meet appropriate procedures and policies./liliWork independently to review and prepare documents addressing unconventional issues and/or problems affecting the program; work to identify trends and areas for improvements in procedures./liliParticipate in project performance team meetings on behalf of the job unit in order to provide ideas, methods or processes for unit/department performance improvement./liliDevelop and maintain spreadsheets, tracking databases, reports, and presentations; generate and document information for statistical purposes; utilize government database systems and word processing software; compile files on initiatives for OD personnel as requested./liliCreates briefings for senior management outlining changes or modifications on relevant laws, regulations and policies./liliParticipate in discussions, meetings, conferences, and conference calls with agency administrative, subject matter experts, and technical personnel, and other federal agency officials./liliPerform other related duties as assigned./li/ulpQualifications:/ppEducation and Experience: Minimum of a Bachelors degree and 2+ years of relevant experience required. Strong technical and analytical skills and experience with data management programs and PC based applications. Intermediate to advanced skills in manipulating data in Excel./ppAbilities and Skills:/ppAble to work as part of a team or independently with minimal direction. Detail-oriented, flexible, and have strong organizational skills Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power-Point, Access, and Outlook), technology systems, and communications tools (Adobe). Strong oral and interpersonal skills Professional demeanor Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume, tight deadline environment. Ability to multi-task; be observant and anticipate operational needs Excellent problem solver and able to handle difficult situations Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of situations./ppSecurity Requirements:/ppSecurity Clearance Level: Public Trust Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Successful Pass of Bennett Aerospace Background Investigation, Drug Screening and Credit Check./ppCompensation:/ppCompetitive market-based salary, commensurate with experience and education Comprehensive benefits package available/p/div