Senior Transportation Services Business Analyst

At Significance, we believe the best results come from investing in great people. As a woman-owned consulting firm supporting federal civilian and Department of Defense customers, we bring together talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact. We're proud of the culture we've built - one rooted in trust, collaboration, respect, and genuine relationships. Our people are empowered to share ideas, grow their careers, and deliver exceptional results while supporting missions that matter. It's a culture we're proud of, and one that has earned us recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years. Required Skills: • Responsible for the monthly client billing cycle and funding processes; driving client communications and follow up on required client actions for all lines of business within Transportation Services (TS) • Responsible for working with the Federal Team on ensuring FY funding contracts are created, submitted, executed, finalized to properly establish in the HHS Invoicing system for client billing. • Responsible for tracking and maintaining reporting on funding status, client utilization, forecasting and identifying variances to ensure the Department’s required recovery on services provided. • Develop and maintain advanced Excel-based financial models for budget forecasting, variance analysis, and trend reporting. • Analyze and manage complex datasets related to operations and client billing. • Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reports to HHS leadership and stakeholders. • Support funding processes, billing reconciliation, and accounting processes for Transit customers. • Conduct data mining to uncover cost-saving opportunities and operational inefficiencies. • Collaborate with program managers, finance teams, vendors, and IT to gather business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions. • Create and maintain dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings clearly and effectively. • Ensure compliance with all federal and departmental financial regulations and reporting requirements. • Recommend and implement process improvements and automation strategies using Excel and other tools. • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field. • 5+ years of progressive experience as a Business Analyst or Financial Analyst, preferably in a government or public sector environment. • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, advanced formulas, VLOOKUP, Power Query, Power Pivot, and VBA/macros. • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting. • Demonstrated ability to extract, clean, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources; experience in generating multiple reports from varying data sources on credit card/transit program trends/behaviors • Proven experience in data mining and trend analysis to support analyzing and presenting program specific data and translating into key business decisions. • Familiarity with accounting software systems and financial reporting tools. • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner. • Must be able to work independently with limited direction; ability to multitask and be a self-starter is critical. • Ability to lead and work collaboratively across a broad team of stakeholders. Desired Skills: • Knowledge of Government Financial systems, G-Invoicing, PRICES, UFMS, & CAM • Transit Program Policy experience a plus • Experience working with government funding, budgeting or HHS-related Transit programs. • Knowledge of public sector forecasting and accounting frameworks. • Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. • Processing Mapping Experience (Visio, etc.) • Knowledge of government credit card regulations, policies & procedures 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. We are an E-Verify Employer https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf