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Senior Business Intelligence Analyst jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the country, concentrated in federal contracting, defense technology, financial services, and healthcare analytics, with demand at every level from analyst through staff lead. The heaviest hiring is in the Northern Virginia corridor, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro, where employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Capital One maintain large analytics teams. The most sought-after specialties are cloud-based data warehousing, Power BI and Tableau dashboard development, and predictive analytics for government clients. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Northwest Center is seeking a strategic and data-driven FP&A and Business Intelligence Manager to serve as the analytical backbone of our NWC@Amazon division. In this senior individual contributor role, you will lead financial planning, forecasting, business intelligence, and reporting initiatives that provide leaders with actionable insights and trusted financial information. You will develop financial models, data pipelines, dashboards, and AI-enabled solutions that transform complex data into clear business decisions.
Working closely with Finance & Business Operations leadership, program leaders, corporate finance partners, and customer stakeholders, you will support long-term planning, growth strategies, and investment decisions across the division. As our managed services portfolio continues to expand beyond Amazon, you will play a critical role in building the financial and analytical foundation for future customers and programs.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with technical expertise in tools such as Power BI, Vena, and modern AI technologies. You are passionate about turning manual processes into automated, scalable solutions and can communicate complex financial concepts in a clear, accessible way that drives adoption and trust across the organization.
Salary Range: $128,000 - $160,000
Location: Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA
Please submit a portfolio of examples of dashboards with your application.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, effective the month after 30 days of employment
- 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
- Additional 10 Annual Floating Holidays, Parental Leave, and Paid Compassion Leave
- Retirement 401(K) with a company match
- Company-Provided Orca Pass for Seattle employees OR Company-Provided SmarTrip card or Parking Stipend of $153/month for Arlington employees
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
- Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
- Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
- Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
- Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
- Pet Insurance Discount Program
Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: https://nwcbenefits.hrbenefits.net/
Essential Duties
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the division's annual planning and forecasting processes end to end, establishing clear timelines, defined inputs, and accountability for delivering accurate and timely financial plans.
- Develop and maintain financial models that support planning and decision-making, including workforce planning, revenue forecasting, organizational structure and span-of-control economic, pricing models, and profitability analysis across programs, locations, and customers.
- Lead scenario and sensitivity analysis on growth and investment decisions, new customer opportunities, program expansion, wage and market adjustments, contract renewals, and bring leadership the trade-offs and a recommendation, not just the data.
- Analyze financial performance against plans and forecasts, identify the reasons for significant differences, and partner with program leaders to determine appropriate actions.
- Establish consistent financial and operational performance measures, including how they are defined, calculated, and used in monthly, quarterly, and executive reporting.
- Ability to educate and influence non-financial leaders on financial concepts and implications.
Automation & Business Intelligence
- Serve as the technical owner for the division, designing and building the data pipelines, templated models, and dashboards that build repeatable mechanisms for analysis.
- Build and maintain the division's Power BI (or equivalent) reporting layer, including P&L by department, headcount by site and program, revenue and margin trending, receivables health, and the financial content of NWC monthly business reviews and customer QBRs.
- Apply a "build it once" standard by identifying recurring analyses and developing documented, automated solutions that are scalable across the division.
- Establish data and reporting standards that enable consistency, accuracy, appropriate access, and a single source of truth across the division.
BI & AI Enablement
- Identify and implement opportunities to leverage business intelligence, AI, and automation to improve financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and operational decision making.
- Evaluate BI and AI tools, establish secure and compliant approaches for their use in partnership with IT and corporate finance.
- Raising the analytical capabilities of the broader team through training, office hours, documentation and ongoing support that increases adoption of reporting and decision support tools.
- Partner with corporate finance, HR, Recruiting, and IT to ensure divisional solutions align with enterprise systems, controls, and roadmap, and to share methods that other divisions can adopt.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field required; master's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
- 7+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, or business intelligence, including ownership of a full planning and forecasting cycle for a business unit, division, or program portfolio with a preference for experience supporting a multi-customer or multi-entity environment
- Experience in pricing, bill rate construction, or the unit economics of labor-based services preferred
- Advanced Power BI or Tableau capability: data modeling, DAX or equivalent, and dashboard design for non-technical audiences
- Advanced Excel including complex financial modeling, Power Query, and Power Pivot
- Experience establishing data governance, master data standards, or a BI center of excellence preferred
- Working knowledge of at least one of SQL, Python, VBA, or Office Scripts for data transformation
- Hands-on experience with a financial planning platform (Vena preferred), including model build and administration rather than input alone
- Practical experience applying AI tools to analytical, modeling, or reporting work
At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.
We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.
Northwest Center is seeking a strategic and data-driven FP&A and Business Intelligence Manager to serve as the analytical backbone of our NWC@Amazon division. In this senior individual contributor role, you will lead financial planning, forecasting, business intelligence, and reporting initiatives that provide leaders with actionable insights and trusted financial information. You will develop financial models, data pipelines, dashboards, and AI-enabled solutions that transform complex data into clear business decisions.
Working closely with Finance & Business Operations leadership, program leaders, corporate finance partners, and customer stakeholders, you will support long-term planning, growth strategies, and investment decisions across the division. As our managed services portfolio continues to expand beyond Amazon, you will play a critical role in building the financial and analytical foundation for future customers and programs.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with technical expertise in tools such as Power BI, Vena, and modern AI technologies. You are passionate about turning manual processes into automated, scalable solutions and can communicate complex financial concepts in a clear, accessible way that drives adoption and trust across the organization.
Salary Range: $128,000 - $160,000
Location: Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA
Please submit a portfolio of examples of dashboards with your application.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, effective the month after 30 days of employment
- 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
- Additional 10 Annual Floating Holidays, Parental Leave, and Paid Compassion Leave
- Retirement 401(K) with a company match
- Company-Provided Orca Pass for Seattle employees OR Company-Provided SmarTrip card or Parking Stipend of $153/month for Arlington employees
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
- Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
- Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
- Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
- Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
- Pet Insurance Discount Program
Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: https://nwcbenefits.hrbenefits.net/
Essential Duties
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the division's annual planning and forecasting processes end to end, establishing clear timelines, defined inputs, and accountability for delivering accurate and timely financial plans.
- Develop and maintain financial models that support planning and decision-making, including workforce planning, revenue forecasting, organizational structure and span-of-control economic, pricing models, and profitability analysis across programs, locations, and customers.
- Lead scenario and sensitivity analysis on growth and investment decisions, new customer opportunities, program expansion, wage and market adjustments, contract renewals, and bring leadership the trade-offs and a recommendation, not just the data.
- Analyze financial performance against plans and forecasts, identify the reasons for significant differences, and partner with program leaders to determine appropriate actions.
- Establish consistent financial and operational performance measures, including how they are defined, calculated, and used in monthly, quarterly, and executive reporting.
- Ability to educate and influence non-financial leaders on financial concepts and implications.
Automation & Business Intelligence
- Serve as the technical owner for the division, designing and building the data pipelines, templated models, and dashboards that build repeatable mechanisms for analysis.
- Build and maintain the division's Power BI (or equivalent) reporting layer, including P&L by department, headcount by site and program, revenue and margin trending, receivables health, and the financial content of NWC monthly business reviews and customer QBRs.
- Apply a "build it once" standard by identifying recurring analyses and developing documented, automated solutions that are scalable across the division.
- Establish data and reporting standards that enable consistency, accuracy, appropriate access, and a single source of truth across the division.
BI & AI Enablement
- Identify and implement opportunities to leverage business intelligence, AI, and automation to improve financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and operational decision making.
- Evaluate BI and AI tools, establish secure and compliant approaches for their use in partnership with IT and corporate finance.
- Raising the analytical capabilities of the broader team through training, office hours, documentation and ongoing support that increases adoption of reporting and decision support tools.
- Partner with corporate finance, HR, Recruiting, and IT to ensure divisional solutions align with enterprise systems, controls, and roadmap, and to share methods that other divisions can adopt.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field required; master's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
- 7+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, or business intelligence, including ownership of a full planning and forecasting cycle for a business unit, division, or program portfolio with a preference for experience supporting a multi-customer or multi-entity environment
- Experience in pricing, bill rate construction, or the unit economics of labor-based services preferred
- Advanced Power BI or Tableau capability: data modeling, DAX or equivalent, and dashboard design for non-technical audiences
- Advanced Excel including complex financial modeling, Power Query, and Power Pivot
- Experience establishing data governance, master data standards, or a BI center of excellence preferred
- Working knowledge of at least one of SQL, Python, VBA, or Office Scripts for data transformation
- Hands-on experience with a financial planning platform (Vena preferred), including model build and administration rather than input alone
- Practical experience applying AI tools to analytical, modeling, or reporting work
At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.
We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior business intelligence analyst jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
- Five or more years of BI development experience using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
- Proficiency in SQL for complex data extraction, transformation, and reporting workflows
- Experience designing and maintaining data warehouses or enterprise data models
- Ability to obtain or hold a DoD or federal security clearance for Virginia contracting roles
- Strong stakeholder communication skills translating analytical findings into actionable business recommendations
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior business intelligence analyst in Virginia?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in business analytics, statistics, information systems, or computer science, followed by several years of progressive BI experience. Virginia has no state-issued license for this role, but candidates targeting federal contracting firms in Northern Virginia often pursue a DoD security clearance and certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate or Tableau Certified Data Analyst. Building a portfolio of dashboard and data model work strengthens applications significantly.
How much do senior business intelligence analysts make in Virginia?
Senior business intelligence analysts in Virginia earn a median of about $126,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,420 for the lowest 10% to over $207,890 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior business intelligence analysts in Virginia?
Employers hiring senior business intelligence analysts in Virginia right now include Navy Federal Credit Union, Amazon, and Deltek, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's dense federal contracting ecosystem means many openings require supporting defense or civilian agency clients alongside traditional enterprise BI work.
Which Virginia cities have the most senior business intelligence analyst jobs?
Herndon, Arlington, and Vienna lead Virginia for senior business intelligence analyst openings. Northern Virginia dominates due to its concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and technology firms, while Richmond draws demand from financial services and healthcare organizations, and Hampton Roads reflects steady hiring from Navy and military-adjacent contractors operating in that region.
Are there remote senior business intelligence analyst jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 71% of senior business intelligence analyst openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the desk-based, data-platform nature of the work. Roles involving federal or classified data tend to require on-site or hybrid arrangements, while commercial BI positions at technology and financial services firms offer the greatest remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a senior business intelligence analyst in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a junior or associate BI analyst role at a Virginia firm, often in financial services in Richmond or a mid-sized federal contractor in Northern Virginia. Employers like Booz Allen Hamilton and SAIC run structured early-career programs that place candidates in data and analytics teams. Moving laterally from a reporting analyst, data coordinator, or business analyst role with demonstrated SQL and dashboard skills is a common path. Earning a Microsoft or Tableau certification before applying gives entry-level candidates a concrete credential that compensates for limited work history.
Where can I find and apply to senior business intelligence analyst jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to senior business intelligence analyst jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and beyond. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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