Subject Matter Expert - Data Scientist SME

Job Description

Job Description

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation

Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success.

Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed.

Job Location:

This role is 100% on-site in Washington, DC at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

Clearance:

Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Job Description:

In your role as a Data Scientist SME, you will provide expertise supporting financial management modernization efforts through data analytics, visualization, reporting automation, and business intelligence solutions. You will work closely with financial management stakeholders to transform complex financial, budgetary, and operational data into actionable insights that support audit readiness, financial reporting, internal controls, and executive decision-making. In this position, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise financial dashboards, scorecards, and data visualizations that support financial reporting, audit readiness, and organizational performance management.
• Analyze large financial and operational datasets from multiple source systems to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop automated reporting solutions that improve the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial information provided to leadership.
• Translate complex financial management requirements into intuitive visualizations and reporting products for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support audit readiness initiatives through data analysis, reconciliation activities, and reporting of key financial metrics.
• Develop data models, business rules, and reporting logic to support financial statement preparation, audit support, and management reporting.
• Collaborate with functional and technical stakeholders to improve data quality, governance, and reporting capabilities across financial management systems.
• Perform financial data validation and reconciliation activities to ensure completeness, accuracy, and reliability of reporting outputs.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), reporting documentation, data dictionaries, and visualization governance artifacts.
• Support the development of corrective action plans (CAPs), remediation strategies, and performance monitoring solutions related to audit findings and financial management initiatives.
• Research emerging technologies, analytics methodologies, and data visualization best practices to enhance organizational reporting capabilities.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership and client stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience supporting federal financial management, accounting, auditing, budgeting, or financial reporting initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience developing data visualizations, dashboards, and reporting solutions using Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence platforms.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing and interpreting large financial, budgetary, or operational datasets.

Desired Skills:

• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and reporting best practices.
• CPA, CDFM, CGFM, Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Tableau Certified Data Analyst, or similar certification.
• Experience developing Power BI semantic models, DAX measures, calculated columns, and advanced visualizations.
• Experience integrating data from ERP, accounting, budget, or financial management systems.
• Familiarity with OMB Circular A-123, FMFIA, FFMIA, FASAB, and federal financial reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting audit remediation, audit liaison activities, CAP development, and NFR remediation.
• Experience with SQL, ETL processes, data transformation, and data modeling.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience briefing senior executives and translating technical findings into business-focused recommendations.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $200,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as business needs require. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.Blake Willson Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Blake Willson Group prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.Blake Willson Group complies with federal equal employment opportunity requirements. The "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal" poster is available to applicants and employees. View the official poster here: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalIf you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.