Budget Financial Analyst II - Finance Contracting SME 2

Cherokee Federal•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Budget / Financial Analyst Finance Contracting SME 2 This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance to start. A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. The Budget / Financial Analyst provides financial management and execution support for Army programs, with a focus on appropriated and reimbursable funds. This role supports the analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of financial data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness. The analyst utilizes the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) and related tools to track commitments, obligations, and disbursements, while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external agencies to resolve discrepancies and support financial operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in federal financial management, budgeting, or accounting
Experience supporting financial execution of appropriated funds (RDT&E, OMA, Procurement, FMS, etc.)
Experience processing reimbursable funds and fund cite orders
Ability to analyze and reconcile large volumes of financial data
Experience reviewing commitments, obligations, and disbursements for accuracy
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Experience with GFEBS (ERP and BI) for financial analysis and reporting
Experience researching and correcting ULOs and UMTs
Experience working with DFAS and resolving financial discrepancies across systems
Familiarity with federal financial and contracting systems (SOMARDS, MOCAS, EDA, WAWF, SDW)
Knowledge of DAR-Q / JRP processes and audit readiness practices
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Responsibilities

Support execution of appropriated funds, including RDT&E, OMA, Procurement, Congressional Adds, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
Process reimbursable funding actions, including reimbursable and direct fund cite orders
Review and analyze commitments, obligations, and disbursements using GFEBS ERP and BI tools
Provide financial support utilizing GFEBS and other Army financial systems
Interpret financial reports and data against established metrics and controls
Research and resolve aged financial balances, including Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs) and Unmatched Transactions (UMTs)
Coordinate with DFAS, DCMA, Contracting Officers, and Budget Analysts to resolve financial discrepancies and ensure proper Line of Accounting (LOA) alignment
Utilize systems such as SOMARDS, MOCAS, EDA, WAWF, and SDW to research and reconcile contracting and financial actions
Export, organize, and analyze large datasets to support reporting and decision-making
Provide support for contract modifications to Other Government Agencies (OGA)
Assist with Dormant Account Review – Quarterly (DAR-Q) / Joint Reconciliation Program (JRP) activities
Support financial research, documentation, and special projects as assigned
Performs other job-related duties as assigned