Business Analytics Developer - NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Serve as a subject matter expert on NASA financial management processes, systems, and data
Analyze budget execution data to identify trends, gaps, and reporting anomalies (e.g., authorization-to-obligation timing, obligation/expenditure tracking)
Build and maintain Excel-based models, trackers, and reporting tools for CFO office stakeholders
Design and support Power Platform solutions (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) to streamline financial reporting and workflow processes
Partner with NASA financial management staff to translate business needs into analytical products
Support ad hoc data requests, briefings, and financial reporting deliverables for CFO leadership
Document processes and maintain data integrity across financial systems and reports
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated understanding of NASA (or comparable federal agency) financial management operations — budget formulation, execution, and reporting
Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling; VBA a plus)
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI required; Power Apps/Power Automate strongly preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to work independently as a subject matter expert and communicate findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Must be able to work on-site at Marshall Space Flight Center
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting a NASA Center or NASA CFO/finance organization directly
Familiarity with federal financial systems (e.g., SAP-based platforms) and appropriations law basics (Anti-Deficiency Act, etc.)
Experience with data visualization/dashboarding for executive audiences
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)