Data Analyst - Consultant
Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship
Blake Willson Group (BWG) is a fast-growing firm delivering comprehensive professional services and technology solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Blake Willson Group has grown rapidly since its inception, securing consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious honor designated for America’s most successful companies. We are internationally recognized for quality management practices and nationally recognized as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training provider.
Built on our foundational values of Service to Others, Leadership, Diversity, Dependability, Integrity, and Grit, BWG commits to Empowering Our People and Improving Our Nation. Members of the Blake Willson Group team are passionate and enthusiastic, working towards a common goal of exceptional client support.
Job Description:
In your position as Data Analyst, you will run the loan level econometric cash flow models to calculate the subsidy re-estimate for USDA RD's federal loan programs. You will support data collection and data management, perform data cleansing and data organization steps and be responsible for performing information collection and organization under the direction of senior staff. In this position, you will also:
- Work with complex data sets to generate the government's cost of loan programs.
- Create and troubleshoot SAS based programs.
- Assist with scenario analysis of potential new loan programs.
- Perform data cleansing and data organization steps to prepare the data to be read into the cash flow model.
- Troubleshoot issues with the cash flow model.
- Be responsible for performing information collection and organization under the direction of senior staff.
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor in accounting, business, finance, or a related field
- Proficient with SAS
- Experience with predictive modeling using R, Python, or other statistical programming languages
- Quick learner with solid coding skills
- Experience with MS Excel
- Excellent Data analytical skills, be able to work with complex data sets, identify trend, variances, and troubleshoots
- Public Trust
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Desired Skills:
- Quantitative modeling, statistical, mathematical, business analytics, coding, and engineering background.
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer an excellent compensation package including a base salary and the following company benefits:
- Major Medical Benefits including Dental and Vision
- 401(K) Contribution Plan
- Holidays and Personal Time Off
- Professional Development Training & Certification Benefits
- Health & Wellness Subsidy
- Paid Time Off for Community Service
The above statements are a general guide to the nature and level of work anticipated. They are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Management may modify, add, or assign additional duties, and, where feasible, make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Blake Willson Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation when applying for a position with Blake Willson Group, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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