Business and Financial Analyst

PeopleTec•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

PeopleTec is seeking a Business and Financial Analyst to support the Golden Dome for America (GDA) in Huntsville, Alabama. The role leads budget formulation, execution, and reporting to ensure resources are effectively allocated and used in support of mission objectives. The analyst works with program managers, contracting officers, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with Department of War financial regulations and policies. This is a fast-paced position requiring analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills. The position description is intended to identify candidates for roles that frequently become available and does not represent a current vacancy.

Requirements

Minimum of 10–15 years of relevant experience in budget analysis, financial management, or related roles; experience within the DoD or federal government is preferred.
Demonstrated experience with DoD financial systems, including the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).
Experience preparing and submitting PRs, MIPRs, and DC transactions.
Ability to monitor fund execution and create financial reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualization.
Familiarity with financial management tools and software used in DoD environments.
Strong understanding of DoD financial regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR).
Knowledge of appropriations, funding types, and fiscal law principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences.
Ability to manage diverse workloads of complex and priority projects without supervision.
Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
Current driver's license.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance is required to perform the work.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Certification in financial management or a related area, such as Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or DoD Financial Management Certification.
Familiarity with rapid acquisition or prototyping programs and their unique financial requirements.
In-depth understanding of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
Ability to provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior analysts, as required.
Ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to improve financial processes and program outcomes.
Experience using data visualization and advanced analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Develop, prepare, and manage program budgets, including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions, spend plans, and obligation and expenditure forecasts.
Coordinate and execute funding actions, including drafting and submitting Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), and Direct Charge (DC) transactions.
Monitor and track fund execution to ensure alignment with program goals and timelines.
Conduct financial analyses to identify trends, variances, and risks.
Prepare and present financial reports, briefings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
Maintain historical financial records and update funding history tracking when funds are received.
Monitor contract status, including ceiling limits, periods of performance, and funding requirements.
Support Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) by analyzing monthly contractor reports, facilitating communication, and supporting documentation for contract actions such as Technical Directives (TDs) and Requests for Services Contract Approval (RSCAs).
Participate in Contract Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and financial and metrics meetings.
Ensure compliance with DoD financial management regulations, policies, and procedures.
Facilitate fiscal year-end close to ensure 100% obligation of expiring funds.
Support audits and reviews by providing accurate and timely financial data.
Coordinate with program managers and technical leads to align financial plans with program objectives.
Facilitate financial communication and coordination between the Project Office, higher headquarters, and external customers.
Provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior analysts, as required.