Financial Analyst
Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success.
About the role
BWG is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Real Property Analyst to support federal audit readiness, property documentation, record reconciliation, and remediation efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. The position is primarily remote, with an estimated travel commitment of approximately 35%.
Responsibilities
- Review and organize facility documentation, including photos, surveys, acquisition/disposal packets, and other supporting records.
- Support validation, cleanup, and remediation activities to improve the accuracy and completeness of real property records.
- Perform completeness checks to identify missing documentation, duplicate records, and inconsistencies within property data.
- Assist with reconciling Automated Property System of Record (APSR) data and validating property information against supporting documentation.
- Support State Assistance Visits (SAVs), onsite and virtual inspections, found-on-site checks, and completeness surveys through documentation collection and detailed note-taking.
- Maintain remediation logs, status updates, and SAV report inputs to support audit tracking and reporting requirements.
- Utilize tools such as Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, or similar platforms to track progress and support reporting activities.
- Maintain organized documentation using established naming conventions and federal recordkeeping standards.
- Coordinate with State personnel, facility managers, auditors, and internal teams to collect information and resolve documentation gaps.
- Support high-volume travel requirements during Base Year State Assistance Visits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 6+ months of relevant experience through an internship, entry-level position, academic project, or similar experience involving financial analysis, data management, auditing, compliance, or documentation.
- Active Secret Security Clearance.
Skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a willingness to learn and develop within a consulting environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work with detailed information, review records, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
Desired Skills
- Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power BI, Power Apps, or SharePoint automation.
- Prior internship or academic experience supporting audits, inventory checks, compliance reviews, quality assurance, or financial analysis.
- Experience supporting federal government clients or familiarity with federal government operations.