Description ViaTrie LLC (ViaTrie) is seeking a Financial Business Analyst for a long-term project supporting our client, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Digital Infrastructure Services Center (DISC). The position requires a knowledge of Government Financial systems and processes. The Financial Business Analyst will work with key stakeholders to create automated solutions for our USDA DISC Customer. The role is a key link between the technical team, agency process and stakeholders to ensure effective solutions are delivered which drive meaningful and measurable value. The role will analyze and document complex financial procedures for targeted processes. The candidate would also support the facilitation of discovery sessions across multiple teams and organizations and lead the adoption / implementation activities associated with new solutions. The Financial Business Analyst works with cross-functional teams to understand, challenge, and provide thought leadership on strategy to achieve the goals through automation and technology transformation. This role will identify automation opportunities, define IT value proposition, and re-engineer processes to improve automation potential. This is a 100% remote position; however, you must be a U.S. Citizen (no Green cards or H1-Bs) and, based in the U.S. and able to obtain a Federal Government Security Clearance and be willing and able to work core business hours 8 AM – 5 PM (Central) M-F.

Responsibilities

• Rate Setting for Services: Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive pricing strategy for a service organization. This includes analyzing market trends, competitor pricing, and cost structures to set competitive and profitable rates.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct detailed cost analysis for all services delivered. This involves identifying and calculating all associated costs, including direct and indirect expenses, to ensure accurate pricing and profitability.
• Process and Charge Evaluation: Regularly review and evaluate the processes and charges associated with service delivery. This includes identifying inefficiencies, recommending improvements, and ensuring that all charges are justified and aligned with the overall pricing strategy.
• Report Tracking and Drafting: Track and compile reports on service costs and rates. This includes maintaining accurate records, analyzing data trends, and drafting comprehensive reports that provide insights into cost management and pricing effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders, including management and finance teams. This involves presenting data in a clear and concise manner and providing actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all pricing and cost analysis activities comply with relevant regulations and standards. Maintain thorough documentation of all processes, analyses, and decisions to support transparency and accountability.
• Research and Analysis: Research, analyze, interpret, and synthesize large amounts of diverse and complex information, Develop and manage financial models for budgeting and cost forecasting, and statistical reports, including charts and graphs. Ensure compliance with federal financial regulations and reporting requirements. Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities. Support audits and financial reviews conducted by government agencies.
• Examine new or modified programs, conduct research, investigate workflows, policies and procedures providing management with data to determine the consequences of proposed changes, and recommend changes to the operations within assigned projects and/or program areas assuring alignment with established guidance, regulation and policies.
• Project Support: Provide support and analysis on multiple projects simultaneously for making informed business decisions over a variety of areas of operations, propose changes for ongoing operations and key incentive programs to management, and perform ad-hoc analysis as required. Coordinate with stakeholders to develop and evaluate initiatives and successfully complete assigned projects.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently. Strong time management and scheduling capabilities. Proficiency in maintaining organized records and filing systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Verbal and written communication abilities to interact with various stakeholders to convey information clearly and professionally. Strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency. Strong understanding of IT, Contracting systems and software relevant to the organization.
• Strong understanding of government financial regulations, include FAR, CAS and GAAP
• Experience working with automation sof