Significanceinc, a woman-owned consulting firm known for building trusted relationships with the federal government, is hiring a Senior Business Analyst. This hybrid role in Gaithersburg, MD plays a crucial part in supporting the Transportation Services Division within HHS. You will provide essential data analysis, drive data-informed decision-making, and ensure program oversight for fiscal accountability and operational efficiency.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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.
Nice to Have
- 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.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Excel
- Power Query
- Power BI
- VBA/macros
- Visio
- Tableau
Team & Environment
You will support the Transportation Services Division within HHS, collaborating with cross-functional teams, program managers, vendors, and IT stakeholders. You will report directly to HHS leadership.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive and generous benefits package
- Pay range determined by local cost of labor benchmarks for role, level, and geographic location.
Work Mode
This role operates on a hybrid schedule and is located in Gaithersburg, MD.
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