Business Analyst (Financial System Implementation)

Ascella Technologies, Inc.

$120K — $135K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship (dual citizens not eligible)
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in requirements gathering, process mapping, and system design in a financial or enterprise environment (public sector preferred)
  • Proven track record supporting large-scale financial management systems
  • Ability to resolve complex data discrepancies across systems
  • Skill in translating technical impacts into business terms for senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, adaptation, and testing of financial systems to ensure alignment with federal policy changes.
  • Manage system documentation to maintain a 'single source of truth' organization-wide.
  • Translate business needs into technical requirements, fostering collaboration between accountants, budget analysts, and IT.
  • Create SOPs and training materials to ensure users are well-informed and agency remains 'audit-ready'.
  • Ensure operational excellence through robust governance and documentation practices.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance
  • 401(k) with a 4% contribution
  • Performance bonus and profit-sharing
  • 16 days of PTO per year and 11 holidays per year
  • Remote work opportunity based in Washington, DC
Full Job Description
Business Analyst to support a federal client with system planning, analysis, and the ongoing evaluation of critical financial data processes. This role is central to ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial systems and data across business units.
Key Responsibilities:
  • System Integrity & Evolution: Lead the analytical work required to design, adapt, and test financial systems, ensuring they evolve alongside complex federal policy changes.
  • Data Governance: Manage system descriptions and data elements to maintain a "single source of truth" across the organization.
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Translate intricate business needs into technical requirements, building consensus between accountants, budget analysts, and IT teams to ensure seamless system upgrades.
  • Operational Excellence: Author the SOPs and training materials that empower users and ensure the agency remains "audit-ready" through robust documentation and governance.
Required Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship (dual citizens not eligible)
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
  • 5+ years of experience in requirements gathering, process mapping, and system design within a financial or enterprise environment. (public sector preferred)
  • Proven track record supporting the implementation, upgrade, or maintenance of large-scale financial management systems
  • Demonstrated ability to investigate, document, and resolve complex data discrepancies across interconnected systems
  • Excellence in translating technical system impacts into clear business terms for senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Momentum Financials or Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) Finance
  • Subject matter expertise in Accounts Receivable modules or federal accounting principles
  • Familiarity with federal financial reporting structures (e.g., USSGL)
Position: Federal Financial Systems Analyst / Business Analyst
Location: Washington, DC (fully remote)
Base Compensation: $120-135K DOE*
Other Compensation: 4% contribution to 401(k), performance bonus, profit-sharing
Paid Time Off: 16 days PTO/year, 11 holidays/year
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k)...and more
Position is open until filled, applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

**Note on Compensation: This range represents the good-faith estimate for this position at the time of posting. Final salary offers are based on the candidate's specific experience, skills, and geographic location.

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