Job Description
FI Consulting is seeking a full-time Data Analytics / Data Engineering – Consultant to support the delivery of financial, analytical, and technical support services for our Federal client. This role is a hybrid position and will require an on-site presence at our office in Arlington, VA and the client site in Camp Springs, MD.
For over 20 years, financial institutions in the Federal, private and public sectors have called on FI Consulting to address complex and high-stakes analytical challenges that are closely scrutinized by executives, auditors, regulators and stakeholders. We help clients succeed by applying our core strengths in business applications of Data Engineering, Analytics, Modeling, and Business Architecture to gain insight into finances, loans, performance, manage risk, and improve operations.
FI Consulting is a fast-moving, high-growth firm with huge potential. FI offers variety, challenge, responsibility and the opportunity to realize your leadership potential.
We are looking for a Consultant to assist our development efforts directly supporting the OCFO for a major federal agency in automating financial reporting, data visualization and analysis, procedure documentation and enhancement, and enterprise application development and enhancement. The responsibilities of this role will include working directly with client-side leadership to drive requirements gathering and pinpoint opportunities for improvements to their current technology and processes, as well as working with our Technical Project Lead and other team members with solution design and development while managing daily workflow across the project. Experience in areas including federal accounting, data engineering, and project management is strongly preferred.
Required: - Experience with SQL and ability to create and comprehend complex queries
- Experience using Power BI or other business intelligence tools to visualize data
- Experience with the Agile methodology, drafting stories and using JIRA
- Familiarity with federal accounting practices and systems
- Ability to quickly ramp up as a self-starter
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Experience providing technical leadership to small and medium-sized teams
- Strong communication skills with attention to details are also paramount to success
- 2-5 years of experience supporting Federal clients
Responsibilities include: - Partnering with client staff to understand needs and gather requirements while working to solve challenges through the development of specific analytical software tools
- Work collaboratively with the development team to develop solutions and plan workloads
- Clearly communicating complex, technical concepts to both technical and non-technical clients
- Provide technical guidance and direct development support as needed
- Actively seeking out opportunities for FI to expand the solutions we offer to our clients
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelors in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Math, Computer Science or other applicable quantitative or technical field
- Experience working within an OCFO or with financial and accounting data and processes
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Able to work in a deadline-driven, project-based environment, where the schedule can be unpredictable
- High attention to detail and ability to ensure high quality work
- Team player – willingness to contribute to all tasks needed to accomplish team goals
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly, and to take on a broad range of analytical tasks
- Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills
- Strong interest in technology
- Desire to work in a fast-paced demanding environment
- Ability to work independently and within a team
What it’s really like to Work for Us: You will work with a team of smart, talented people in a culture that is simultaneously driven, collegial, and supportive. We set high expectations for employees in the areas of project delivery excellence, building trusted client relationships, and continuous improvement. Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of what we do.
Who We Are: FI Consulting is an 80-person professional services firm that helps government and commercial financial institutions solve hard problems in data, analytics, modeling, and technology. Our professionals are specialists with expertise across a range of fields, for example:
- Financial and economic modeling
- Data analytics & visualization
- Financial products and markets
- Economics and statistics
- Business process management and re-engineering
Our Company Values & Operates on: - A Commitment to Creating Value for our Clients and our Employees
- A Flat Management Structure that is Still Led by one of the Original Founders
- An Emphasis on Teamwork and Cooperation
- Employee Development and Career Growth
- Continuous Improvement
- An Entrepreneurial Culture that Rewards Finding, Developing, and Owning Business
Security Requirements: - Authorized to work in the United States as a permanent resident or US Citizen. We are not able to sponsor or accept any VISA Holders at this time including OPT, H1B, EAD.
- Secure and protect company and client data and information and prevent its improper disclosure.
FLSA Designation - This is an exempt position. FI Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. FI Consulting participates in E-Verify.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, H1b,