Senior Advisor, Data Management and Analytics

Senior Advisor, Data Management and Analytics

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: The Senior Advisor, Data Management and Analytics serves as the lead for budget and execution analysis and analytical efforts in support of business transformation, to include facilitation of budgetary innovation, standardization, and simplification.

Major Duties:

• The Senior Advisor, Data Management and Analytics serves as the principal advisor to the Associate Director, Data and Systems and Director, Program and Financial Control on the implementation and sustainment of cross-directorate financial reports, dashboards, and data-driven budget/execution reviews. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Leads the strategic development of data tools and displays to enable the improvement of actionable, fiscally responsible advice to Department of War (DoW) officials on the justification of budget estimates to the Congress and the efficient execution of resources across the corporate DoW. Demonstrates the ability to analyze and understand complex budget and financial management issues and manage complex financial system reporting requirements to ensure the budgetary and financial systems' reporting supports the Department's mission, program, and national security objectives. Coordinates Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller) efforts with the financial offices of the Military Departments and Defense Agencies to ensure that analytical initiatives utilize consistent data sources, methodologies, and definitions, resulting in outputs that are interoperable, innovative, and auditable. Furnishes guidance on the development of execution displays and metric assessments in support of the DoW Strategic Management Plan objective to optimize budget to execution by reducing outdated regulations and policies, ensuring data integrity, increasing automation, and streamlining system capabilities. Leads Program/Budget efforts to foster a Financial Management community of practice for data analytics through the cultivation of forums, tools, and experiences that promote information sharing, networking, mentoring, and collaboration across the workforce.

Qualifications: To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ 1: Demonstrated experience in using data technology to increase organizational efficiency and performance, understand business performance, and support decision-making. TQ 2: Demonstrated knowledge of financial management and accounting systems and government accounting requirements. Time in grade is not required for Senior Level (SL) position. All qualifications and education (if applicable) must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-20