Acquisition Financial Management Analyst (Program Control / EVM

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking seasoned candidates for a Financial Management, level 2 position. This exciting opportunity is located at Hansom AFB in Bedford, Massachusetts. Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions, delivering premier talent and technology across focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without its career-driven, loyal professionals, it would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for its mission partners. ARS firmly believes that prioritizing its employees is of the utmost importance, providing a culture where employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through an industry competitive benefits package, an awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Requirements

Knowledge of the policies, concepts, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to analysis of financial data.
Knowledge of DoD acquisition requirements, development, and approval processes.
Knowledge of DoD contracting types, contract structure, contract line-item financing, and funding clauses relevant to spend plan formulation and forecasting.
Skill in formulating, justifying, and/or analyzing financial requirements of an acquisition or sustainment program.
Ability to communicate, plan, and organize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in teams under short deadlines.
Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data using financial systems to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems.
Must be a US citizen
Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor's degree
5+ years working within a DoD setting

Responsibilities

Provide financial management support across acquisition program lifecycles, including pre-engineering, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment phases
Assist in preparing, developing, and executing program budgets, funding documentation, and financial reports in accordance with DoD and Air Force comptroller policies
Perform budget forecasting, execution tracking, and variance analysis to support program decision-making
Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, including cost, schedule, and performance integration reporting
Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and execution issues, and recommend corrective actions
Support program managers with financial insights to improve budget alignment, funding strategies, and program execution efficiency
Identify and resolve accounting or funding discrepancies and ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations
Develop and deliver financial documentation, reports, and briefings for leadership and program stakeholders
Utilize automated financial management and reporting systems to perform data analysis, tracking, and reporting functions
Conduct schedule and cost performance assessments to support integrated program planning and execution reviews
Apply analytical methods and financial modeling techniques to evaluate program health and resource utilization
Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing financial systems, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
Support ad hoc financial analysis requests and assist program offices with funding-related problem solving
Other duties as assigned.