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# Principal at Significance, Inc.

- **Company:** Significance, Inc.
- **Location:** Ft Belvoir, VA
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-12-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/significanceinc/68d0e610-ea81-4ba4-861e-eaf8abd430bb

## Job description

At Significance, we believe the best results come from investing in great people. As a woman-owned consulting firm supporting federal civilian and Department of Defense customers, we bring together talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact. We're proud of the culture we've built - one rooted in trust, collaboration, respect, and genuine relationships. Our people are empowered to share ideas, grow their careers, and deliver exceptional results while supporting missions that matter. It's a culture we're proud of, and one that has earned us recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years.

Significance, Inc is seeking a Principal for an anticipated federal program. Responsibilities include:

- Provide strategic oversight of accounting, audit, and financial management operations for DoD-supported programs.
- Ensure compliance with DoD financial management regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of budgets, forecasts, cost estimates, and financial reports to inform decision-making and maintain fiscal accountability.
- Lead internal audit processes and coordinate with external auditors to ensure transparency, compliance, and corrective action on findings.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on fiscal law, appropriations, and DoD financial systems, advising program managers and senior leadership on financial risks and opportunities.
- Implement internal controls, risk management practices, and process improvements to enhance financial stewardship.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with program objectives and mission requirements

Required Skills:

- Previous experience directly supporting Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) highly preferred
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting and audit experience, preferably with direct DoD program exposure.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential
- Demonstrated knowledge of DoD financial management systems, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Strong background in audit readiness, audit remediation, and compliance.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems used in federal financial management (e.g., GFEBS, DEAMS).

Desired Skills:

- DoD experience desired
- CPA preferred

At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

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## About Significance, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Significance, Inc. is a federal government consulting and contracting firm that delivers data strategy, AI/ML, automation, and financial management solutions to U.S. government agencies, especially the Department of Defense.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business – EDWOSB)
- **Headquarters**: Annapolis, Maryland, USA (with an additional office in Alexandria, Virginia)
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Mary Ahern (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Government consulting, federal contracting, IT services, data analytics, financial management
- **Target customers**: U.S. federal government agencies, primarily the Department of Defense (DoD) and military branches
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To deliver mission-critical solutions with integrity, collaboration, and innovation, while building a culture of significance that values relationships and expertise.

## Products & Services
- **Data Strategy & Governance**: Secure, standardized data solutions, scalable architecture design, data warehousing (Databricks, SAP HANA, Snowflake).
- **Data Intelligence & AI/ML**: Advanced AI/ML solutions (TensorFlow, DataRobot, OpenAI), predictive analytics, actionable insights via PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik.
- **Process Automation & Integration**: Robotics-driven efficiency (UiPath / RPA), seamless data migration & transformation, integrated business solutions (Oracle, SAP, ERP).
- **Innovation & Application Enablement**: Emerging technology & proof-of-concept development, comprehensive application support (Qlik, Tableau, UiPath, Databricks, PowerBI, etc.), and the proprietary GSTEP™ Empowerment Framework.
- **Financial Services / Business Solutions**: Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution; Financial Improvement & Audit Readiness; Audit Support; Payroll & Personnel Support; Asset Management; ERP.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: 7-time winner of Washington Business Journal’s “Best Place to Work” (2019–2025); growing rapidly with open positions across multiple DoD contracts.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed; key client relationships are with the DoD and nearly every branch of the military.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanding team (active hiring for roles like DIA Facilities SME, Oracle Middleware Admin, Technical Program Manager, etc.), multiple office locations (MD and VA), and repeated recognition as a top workplace indicate strong, sustained growth.

## Competitive Advantages
- **EDWOSB certification** provides preferential access to federal contracts.
- **Relationship-focused approach** that emphasizes trust, integrity, and long-term partnerships with government clients.
- **Non-proprietary solutions** designed to reduce contractor dependence and empower clients.
- **Deep expertise** in DoD/Federal sector combined with cutting-edge technology (AI/ML, RPA, cloud).
- Proven ability to attract and retain subject matter experts with security clearances.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding footprint within the DoD and federal agencies.
- Invest in emerging technologies and proof-of-concept development to maintain a competitive edge.
- Leverage the GSTEP™ Empowerment Framework to drive knowledge transfer and client self-sufficiency.
- Attract and retain top talent with clearances to support growing contract demands.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Consistently ranked as a Best Place to Work (7 consecutive years). Emphasis on collaboration, fun, honesty, and excellence. Described as a “family” that helps each other grow.
- **Work-life balance**: Flexible time off, encouraged volunteerism with non-profits, open-door policy. Management states “happy employees provide the best services to the client.”
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance; flexible and dependent care spending accounts; employer-provided life insurance; long- and short-term disability; 401k match with immediate vesting; career-oriented training and educational assistance; maternity/paternity leave; bereavement leave; optional pet insurance.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Some positions are fully remote (e.g., “Remote — Full Time Remote” on Lever); others are on-site in Washington, DC, Annapolis, or Alexandria. Clearance eligibility required for many roles.
- **Engineering & consulting culture**: Focus on mission-critical work for the DoD; employees are bold thinkers and problem solvers who value integrity and collaboration.

## Sources
1. [Significance Inc. Company Website](https://significanceinc.com/)
2. [Significance Inc. – About Us](https://significanceinc.com/about-us/)
3. [Significance Inc. – Careers](https://significanceinc.com/careers/)
4. [Significance Inc. – Join Our Team](https://significanceinc.com/careers/join-our-team/)
5. [Significance Inc. – Open Positions (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/significanceinc/)

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