What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Innovation Analyst position at IFAS LLC?
Essential Job Functions:
Identifies, recommends, develops, pilots, and implements cutting-edge technologies and best practices to modernize a Department of War (DoW) fourth estate agency’s financial management. Evaluates and recommends automation, AI/ML, and advanced analytics solutions; develops proofs-of-concept; and drives innovations that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness. Works with leadership and the Business Transformation Analyst to ensure successful implementation.
Skills
PPBE/OMB A‑11 & SNaP‑IT artifacts (Exhibits 53/300); data modeling/visualization; RPA/automation (Power Automate/UiPath); integration with DFMS/FAMIS/Financial Dashboard; funding package analysis (MIPR/UPR, IGCE, severability, ULO); executive communication; change management.
Qualifications:
Required Education: Bachelor’s in information systems, Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or Economics—with demonstrated coursework or concentration in data analytics, automation/RPA, AI/ML, or technology management.
- Desired Education: Master’s in Data Analytics, Information Systems (MSIS), Computer Science (AI/ML focus), Business Analytics, MBA (technology/finance emphasis), or Public Administration/Policy with strong quantitative methods.
Desired Certification: Any of the following certifications –
DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program, Level 2 (or CDFM); FAC‑P/PM (or DoD DAU P/PM coursework); OMB A‑11
IT Capital Planning training (agency or DAU); Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst (PL‑300); Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate or Azure Data Scientist Associate; Certified Analytics Professional (CAP); UiPath (e.g., Advanced RPA Developer) or Power Automate certifications; PMP or PMI‑ACP/SAFe; Prosci® Change Practitioner; CompTIA Security
•Required Experience: Five or more years in designing and delivering technology‑enabled improvements in federal financial management.
•Desired Experience: Analytics/automation and PPBE/BES support, with demonstrated use of Power BI/Excel and Microsoft 365 collaboration tools to produce SOF, spend plans, and executive briefings.