DOT Senior Business Analyst

Vienna, VA

Full Time

Experienced

Savan is seeking a Senior Business Analyst / Financial Data Analyst to support the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) DATA Act program. This is a client-facing role supporting federal data transparency, financial reporting, and analytics initiatives.
The ideal candidate has experience working with federal financial or DATA Act reporting, is comfortable engaging senior government stakeholders, and can operate at the intersection of business, data, and technical teams.

Role Responsibilities:

Serve as a liaison between NHTSA program staff and technical teams to translate business needs into actionable data and reporting solutions
Gather, document, and validate business and technical requirements
Support DATA Act reporting, financial data analysis, and data quality validation efforts
Write, troubleshoot, and maintain Python scripts for data manipulation, validation, and automation
Develop dashboards and data visualizations using tools such as Power BI to communicate insights to leadership
Analyze large financial datasets to identify discrepancies, trends, and reporting issues
Support development and implementation of data governance and reporting processes
Contribute to deliverables including briefings, status reports, user guides, and process documentation

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in business analysis, financial data analysis, or DATA Act–related work
Experience supporting federal clients, preferably within DOT or DATA Act environments
Strong understanding of financial data, reporting, and compliance frameworks
Proficiency in Python for data analysis and scripting
Experience building dashboards and visualizations in Power BI (or similar tools)
Ability to troubleshoot data and code issues independently
Familiarity with cloud-based tools and environments (e.g., Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform is a plus)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the Department of Transportation
Demonstrated experience working with federal customers on IT, data, or financial management projects.
Hands-on experience with Python for data manipulation, validation, and/or automation scripting.
Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing executive-ready presentations and documentation.

Work Location & Schedule

Hybrid schedule
On-site presence at Savan Headquarters (Vienna, VA), client site in Washington, DC, and remote work as appropriate.

Application Process
Submit your application to the link on this page. Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by email or phone.

Compensation
Savan believes in offering fair and competitive compensation to all employees. Our salary structures are based on industry standards, market conditions, and the specific demands of each role. Salary determination for potential new employees is influenced by a combination of factors, including years of experience, educational qualifications, specialized skills and expertise relevant to the job, complexity, and scope of the role's responsibilities, internal salary structures, as well as the geographic location of the job. Salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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Savan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation for the employment process, please email your request to [email protected]. For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.savangroup.com.

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