Junior Data Analyst

• Supporting the integration, transformation, validation, and analysis of Air Force financial and operational data from multiple sources.

• Developing and maintaining data analytics solutions, reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support FIAR and FM modernization objectives.

• Creating data cleansing processes, scripts, and repeatable workflows to improve data quality and reduce manual effort.

• Supporting the development of automation use cases that connect FM data sources and streamline business processes.

• Assisting with AI- and analytics-enabled solutions that improve audit readiness, traceability, and decision support.

• Applying OCR capabilities and related technologies to extract and structure data from documents and other non-standard inputs.

• Supporting the use of large language models and emerging AI/ML tools in operational business environments, consistent with client direction and security constraints.

• Preparing and presenting analytic findings, recommendations, and solution concepts to Government and contractor stakeholders, and coordinating across technical and functional teams to support implementation of scalable, repeatable business solutions.

• MUST have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• MUST have 2+ years of relevant experience in data analytics, database support, reporting, automation, or related technical/business solution delivery.

• MUST have an active Secret Clearance with the ability to maintain eligibility.

• MUST have 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 visualize large datasets.

• MUST have experience creating and maintaining databases and developing data products such as dashboards, visualizations, analytic reports, and data cleansing scripts/processes.

• MUST have familiarity with modern data and automation environments, including tools such as Databricks, Palantir, Microsoft Power Platform, or similar platforms.

• MUST have exposure to OCR, AI/ML concepts, Generative AI, Agentic AI, or use of large language models (LLMs) in an operational or business environment.

• MUST have strong communication skills, including the ability to brief stakeholders, support client-facing work, and operate with limited oversight on assigned tasks or workstreams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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., If you are a highly motivated individual with the ability to solve complex issues, take on new responsibilities, build relationships and think in unique and innovative ways, we are looking for you!

Salary: $59,000 - $63,000/yr commensurate with experience., At Lynch Consultants (LC), your career growth is unlimited. We offer a competitive compensation package, employer-supported 401(k), world-class health benefits, paid vacation and holidays, plus programs that support your well-being.

You'll gain:

• Competitive total compensation: Our starting salaries are competitive, and our total compensation package goes even further. You have the chance to earn performance and referral bonuses, plus a profit-sharing bonus available to eligible associates.

• Flexible career architecture: We encourage growing in your own way, whether that be moving up, moving across, or staying at your current level while taking on new challenges.