Audit Remediation & Financial Data Analyst

About

Bowhead is seeking an Audit Remediation & Financial Data Analyst to support Department of Defense financial audit readiness efforts. This role focuses on executing audit remediation controls, financial reconciliations, and data-driven analysis across government disbursement and reporting systems.

This is a high-intensity, client-facing role requiring an active or interim Secret clearance, supporting audit testing cycles and financial statement validation efforts at Joint Base Andrews (JBA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute audit remediation controls using government accounting principles and data analytics tools
• Support audit testing, financial statement assessments, and reconciliation of government disbursement systems
• Perform data analysis and validation using structured financial and operational datasets
• Reconcile disparate financial datasets across DoD systems and identify discrepancies
• Apply scripting and automation techniques to improve audit efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Support auditors during high-intensity testing cycles and tight deadlines
• Assist in documenting audit-ready evidence and control execution results
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and financial traceability
• Provide input into process improvement and remediation strategies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/S in a relevant technical field preferred. An additional four (4) years of relevant work experience may be substituted for education requirement
• Five (5) years of experience creating/maintaining databases or developing data and analytics experience (creation of data visualizations, data analytic reports, data cleansing scripts and processes or performing technical data analytics)
• Working knowledge or recent experience in business or financial management principles
• Working knowledge of government accounting principles
• Experience with SQL and/or Python for data analysis and automation
• Experience with data platforms and analytics tools, including:
  • AWS S3
  • Databricks
  • Tableau and/or Power BI
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and high-pressure audit environments
• Ability to co-locate and work onsite at Joint Base Andrews (JBA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with DoD financial systems (e.g., GAFS, DEAMS, DDRS)
• Familiarity with the Operational Air Force Financial Data Structure and Data Dictionary
• Experience supporting financial statement audits or audit remediation efforts
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience working in cross-functional federal or consulting environments

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Security Clearance Requirements

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.