Business Data Analyst

Requisition Id 12645 

Overview: 

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Business Data Analyst to support the Business Services Directorate.  The Business Data Analyst will focus on developing methods for using data analysis in assessing the effectiveness of the internal controls over financial systems in support of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Management and Budget A-123 Circular, which defines management's responsibility for internal control in Federal agencies.  The Business Data Analyst will be responsible for identifying data sources, validating accuracy of data, and using data analysis to perform financial control testing.  Responsibilities also include supporting the annual risk assessment, documentation review, testing of internal financial controls, and reporting of test results to the DOE.  This position resides in the Operations, Assurance and Assessment Division within the Business Services Directorate (BSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Conduct data analytics projects from start to finish, including collecting, integrating, analyzing, visualizing, and reporting data:
  • Research and identify available data sources to support decision making.
  • Develop methods to automate data gathering processes.
  • Develop algorithms and/or scripts for acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and performing testing of financial controls.
  • Produce dashboards, including graphics, tables and other visualizations.
• Assess accounting processes and financial controls and propose improved solutions, using data analytics, for testing financial controls.
• Perform analysis, comparison, review and/or validation of data, resulting in determination of effectiveness of financial controls.
  • Analyses will involve critical thinking and moderate statistical analysis.
• Develop reports and/or queries using relevant data to determine whether risks have occurred and/or internal controls have failed.
• Think critically and make suggestions for process improvements, presenting and tracking data, etc. for the BSD functions.
• Demonstrate a consultative and client-oriented approach to financial data analysis and interpretation to be able to tell a story.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Support the Senior Accountant – Compliance (A-123 Coordinator) in performing the following activities:
  • Coordinate the risk assessment and rating activities performed by financial control process owners, including setting the schedule, directing the process owners, ensuring timeliness and reporting the results to DOE.
  • Support process owners with A-123 process documentation including the development of new or revised internal control test plans.
  • Remain current in knowledge of laws and regulations as it relates to DOE A-123 requirements.
  • Liaise with financial control process owners and managers within BSD and other ORNL Directorates/Divisions to accomplish requirements of A-123.
  • Liaise with DOE site offices, service centers and headquarters of DOE regarding A-123 submissions.
  • Review financial controls for effectiveness and conduct tests of financial controls.
  • Coordinate with process owners and managers within BSD and other ORNL Directorates/Divisions to identify solutions to financial control failures; aid in the development of corrective action plans, as required.
• Assess and recommend updates to existing methods, procedures, and process documentation on an as needed basis for the BSD.
• Support testing and roll out of projects/process improvements that impact the BSD.
• Perform other duties as requested by leadership.

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, statistics, information science or a related discipline

• A minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Experience with data analysis applications and/or languages (e.g., ACL, Microsoft Power BI, SQL, etc.) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a CPA/CGMA designation, or experience in accounting discipline
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills with emphasis in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI
• Experience using SAP
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, summarize, and present information effectively
• Excellent reasoning, problem identification/solving, and analytical skills

• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Ability to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory to solve complex problems and provide innovative approaches to broadly defined tasks and projects
• Ability to work with team members to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals and deadlines

• Familiarity of Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Office of Management and Budget Circular A-123
• Ability to become familiar with the UT-Battelle and DOE accounting systems, policies and procedures; DOE Order requirements; and external business applications to proficiently perform responsible tasks  

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.