Data Analyst

Lynch Consultants is seeking a Data Analyst to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) in the National Capital Region on a Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR) effort focused on financial data automation, advanced analytics, and AI‑enabled mission support. This role will support the development and operationalization of an integrated financial automation capability that connects Financial Management (FM) data sources, automates key workflows, and enables repeatable analytics and AI‑enabled use cases.

The objective of this effort is to reduce redundant manual analysis, improve data accessibility and quality, generate cost savings, and accelerate audit‑ready timelines across the Air Force financial management environment. The selected candidate will apply technical expertise and analytical skills to implement data analysis and business solutions in support of Air Force FM transformation priorities.

$75,000 - $89,000/yr, commensurate with experience.

Work Location and

Schedule:

Hybrid (National Capital Region preferred). Required to support onsite at Camp Springs, MD / Joint Base Andrews at least 3 days per week.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in data analytics, database support, reporting, automation, or related technical/business solution delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to maintain eligibility.
• Hands‑on experience with data analysis and programming tools such as Python, PySpark, SQL, R, Scala, Visual Basic, or similar technologies used to parse, cleanse, manipulate, analyze, and visualise large datasets.
• Experience creating and maintaining databases and developing data products such as dashboards, visualisations, analytic reports, and data cleansing scripts/processes.
• Familiarity with modern data and automation environments, including tools such as Databricks, Palantir, Microsoft Power Platform, or similar platforms.
• Exposure to OCR, AI/ML concepts, Generative AI, Agentic AI, or use of large language models (LLMs) in an operational or business environment.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to brief stakeholders, support client‑facing work, and operate with limited oversight on assigned tasks or work‑streams.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, or Federal financial management clients.
• Familiarity with the Operational Air Force Financial Data Structure.
• Familiarity with the Operational Air Force Data Dictionary.
• Experience supporting FIAR, audit readiness, internal controls, or financial statement audit response efforts.
• Experience with MS Power Application Automation.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud‑enabled analytics, workflow automation, and enterprise data environments supporting financial operations.
• Experience working across both functional and technical teams to operationalize analytic and automation capabilities.

• Support the integration, transformation, validation, and analysis of Air Force financial and operational data from multiple sources.
• Develop and maintain data analytics solutions, reports, dashboards, and visualisations to support FIAR and FM modernization objectives.
• Create data cleansing processes, scripts, and repeatable workflows to improve data quality and reduce manual effort.
• Support the development of automation use cases that connect FM data sources and streamline business processes.
• Assist with AI‑ and analytics‑enabled solutions that improve audit readiness, traceability, and decision support.
• Apply OCR capabilities and related technologies to extract and structure data from documents and other non‑standard inputs.
• Support the use of large language models and emerging AI/ML tools in operational business environments, consistent with client direction and security constraints.
• Prepare and present analytic findings, recommendations, and solution concepts to Government and contractor stakeholders, and coordinate across technical and functional teams to support implementation of scalable, repeatable business solutions.

• Competitive total compensation and performance‑, referral‑, and profit‑sharing bonuses for eligible associates.
• Employer‑supported 401(k) retirement plan.
• World‑class health benefits.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Programs that support employee well‑being.

Lynch Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.