Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last seven years.
Significance, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst - NIWC, to join our growing team in San Diego, CA.This position is five days onsite and requires an Active Secret Clearance.
The Senior Analyst provides mid-level analytical and operational support to NIWC Pacific’s Finance and Corporate Operations organizations. This position supports financial reporting, business process improvement, strategic initiatives, portfolio management, and operational performance tracking.
The analyst conducts research, analyzes financial and operational data, develops reports and dashboards, supports reconciliations, assists with governance documentation, and contributes to the development of executive briefings. The role requires the ability to work across multiple functional areas including Finance, Business Analytics, Total Force Management, Strategy Management, and Accountable Property support environments.
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Management, Economics, or related field AND seven (7) years of experience in management analysis, financial analysis, business operations, or program support
Experience reviewing and analyzing financial or operational transactions for accuracy, compliance, and performance trends
Experience preparing analytical reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, formulas, reporting models)
Experience using data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar)
Ability to research and resolve discrepancies in financial, operational, or administrative data
Experience documenting processes, procedures, and workflow improvements
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple taskings simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with sensitive financial or operational data
Desired Skills:
Experience supporting Navy, NAVWAR, or NIWC Pacific organizations
Familiarity with Navy ERP (SAP-based), Advana, DTS, or related DoD systems
Experience supporting: Vendor payment or accounting operations
Reconciliations (cash, unmatched disbursements, contracts, or payroll)
Tri-annual reviews or audit readiness initiatives
Knowledge of DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR)
Experience supporting portfolio governance boards or executive-level strategy reviews
Exposure to Balanced Scorecard or performance management frameworks
Experience supporting Workforce Acceptance Agreements (WAA) processing or manpower analysis
Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (CPI, Lean, Six Sigma)
Additional Comments:
This position may support financial reporting, audit readiness efforts, portfolio review packages, strategic planning documentation, or operational analytics.
The role requires strong analytical thinking and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership.
Work products may include dashboards, briefing slides, reconciliation reports, governance documentation, and process narratives.
Some travel may be required in accordance with the SOW.
Must comply with OPSEC, CUI handling, and security requirements outlined in the SOW.
At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
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