Sr. Financial Data Analyst

Job Description

CSCI is seeking an experienced Financial Data Analyst with 5+ years of defense financial management experience to support our DoW clients, including the United States Air Force and other Defense Agencies. This senior-level role requires a deep understanding of federal financial systems, defense appropriations, budget execution processes, and financial reporting standards. 

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with systems such as GAF-R, TFMS, DEAMS, and/or DAI, and will lead financial analysis efforts, conduct financial system capability assessments, evaluate data integrity, and support modernization and decision-support initiatives across Air Force and Defense Agency environments.  

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive financial analysis on Air Force and Defense Agency budget, accounting, and execution data to validate existing financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal standards
• Identify and assist in resolution of discrepancies in historical financial records
• Conduct financial system assessments evaluating system functionality, workflow capabilities, integration points, and data reliability across GAFS-R, TFMS, DEAMS, DAI, and similar platforms
• Validate financial data outputs for completeness, accuracy, and auditability
• Collaborate with functional teams, system owners, and financial managers to improve workflow efficiency, data quality, and reporting processes

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in defense financial management or financial analytics, with emphasis on Air Force or Defense Agency financial environments
• Demonstrated expertise with Air Force and or TRANSCOM financial data
• Strong understanding of federal appropriations, budget cycles, financial regulations, and cost structures
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar)
• Creativity and adaptability in solving complex financial and system challenges
• Ability to work effectively with clients to understand requirements and deliver high-quality support
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a security clearance
• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Exce