Ascella Technologies is seeking a skilled Senior Business Analyst to support a federal client with system planning, analysis, and the ongoing evaluation of critical financial data processes. This role is central to ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial systems and data across business units.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in business analysis, requirements gathering, and financial systems within the public sector, with demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions. This is a hands-on role that requires cross-functional collaboration and confident communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting financial systems planning and performing analytical work related to the design, adaptation, modification, and testing of financial systems
• Managing requests to update or inactivate financial data elements, system descriptions, and the processes that support them
• Facilitating system upgrades and implementations, ensuring alignment with internal controls and agency policy requirements
• Investigating and resolving financial data issues, and clearly documenting resolutions
• Advising stakeholders—including program managers, accountants, and budget analysts—on the impact of technology changes to financial and business operations
• Collaborating with stakeholder groups to define priorities and build consensus across functional areas
• Leading and delivering presentations to senior leadership, including findings, recommendations, and project progress

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years of progressive experience as a Business Analyst, including in-depth knowledge of financial systems (public sector preferred)
• Strong experience with requirements gathering, process improvement, and system design
• Demonstrated success in managing and resolving complex data issues across multiple systems
• Deep understanding of implementation, upgrades, change management, and data analysis
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities
• U.S. Citizenship (dual citizens not eligible)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles
• Experience with Momentum Financials or Microsoft D365 Finance, particularly the Accounts Receivable module
• Familiarity with federal financial systems and reporting structures

About Us

Ascella Technologies develops and implements innovative technology solutions to deliver business outcomes and help clients manage risk. Our senior consultants and software engineers bring extensive experience in our clients’ specialized business domains, applications, and technologies. With this experience, Ascella has helped Federal, State, and local government agencies achieve success in their most critical missions. Founded in 2002, Ascella is continuously growing and looking for team members who can help us continue to deliver value-added technology-based solutions.

Ascella’s continued success is a reflection of our passion for people. We hire individuals with valuable experiences, and strive to place people in roles that let them fully utilize their talents and flourish.  We also maintain an entrepreneurial culture in which each person’s contribution makes a visible impact on our company and is recognized accordingly.

What makes Ascella employees great

• Innovative Thinkers: From small suggestions to large goals, employee voices are heard and acknowledged.  We encourage employees to come up with creative ideas and give everyone the opportunity to help us define how we do things.  You will have the opportunity to solve real business problems and be challenged to come up with innovative solutions.
• Lifelong learners: We value lifelong learners who are excited about professional development and personal growth.  At Ascella, employees are part of a company and a culture that encourages continuous improvement of both the organization and our employees.  You will work in a collaborative environment with an experienced, highly capable team that learns from each other, and you will be both challenged and supported in your efforts to learn and grow.
• Customer-Centric: Ascella is committed to complete customer satisfaction on every project.  Our employees provide our customers with excellent service, proactively coming up with solutions to current and anticipated needs.  The customer experience is an integral part of our mission and values, and you will work alongside people who are focused and dedicated to customer satisfaction. 
• Open Communicators: Transparency and communication are important to us at Ascella.  We have an “open door” policy, and our employees ask questions and share information on a regular basis.  We believe in aligning employee work with overall company objectives and being open about our strategic plan and what we are trying to achieve.  We encourage regular feedback and appreciate employee input on what’s working and what’s not so we can initiate discussions about how to improve our processes.
• Inclusive: At Ascella, we encourage and embrace diversity in our workforce.  We are committed to being an inclusive organization where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged.  Our employees have an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that help foster creativity and innovation and drive our success.