Business Management Senior Financial Analyst

Scientific Research Corporation • Alexandria, VA

3d • $103,550 - $172,450

About The Position

Provides advanced day-to-day business and financial management support within the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) / Chief Financial Office (CFO), executing Department of War (DoW) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes. The role uses the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) as the primary system for budget execution and financial analysis.

The position formulates and delivers financial status updates and execution reviews to the TRMC CFO, clarifying open commitments, obligations, unliquidated obligations (ULOs), and unmatched disbursements (UMDs). It prepares and tracks official financial execution documents for current-cycle RDT&E and current-year O&M funding portfolios, while ensuring alignment with acquisition obligation and expenditure rates and applicable financial management standards.

The analyst ensures compliance with DoW defense acquisition and financial management policies, including requirements applicable to classified Defense Acquisition Programs. The role also resolves transaction discrepancies, makes corrective changes to funding documents, coordinates budgetary actions according to Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Financial Management Directorate (FMD) procedures, and advises program analysts and support staff on compliant budget execution.

Requirements

• 10 years of progressive DoW financial management experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Current Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in DoW Financial Management Regulations (FMR), fiscal law, and budget execution policies related to funding execution and financial management of Defense programs.
• Proficiency in DoW financial management systems, including DAI, G-Invoicing, and other systems required by FMD.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and transaction reconciliation, along with standard office productivity software such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work independently under minimal supervision, brief the CFO, and collaborate with DoW civilian, contractor, and industry partners.
• Strong initiative, original problem-solving capabilities, and professional judgment to resolve complex transaction discrepancies and system processing errors.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Financial management experience within the DoW or National Capital Region (NCR) supporting senior government civilians and military leadership.
• Excellent professional communication skills for providing direct financial advisory services and briefing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute DoW Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution processes, using DAI as the primary system for budget execution and financial analysis.
• Prepare and deliver timely financial status updates and execution reviews to the TRMC CFO, including information on open commitments, obligations, ULOs, and UMDs.
• Prepare, process, and track Interagency Agreements (IAAs), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Miscellaneous Obligation Reimbursement Documents (MORDs), and purchase requests (PRs).
• Commit and obligate current-cycle RDT&E and current-year O&M funding portfolios in alignment with OUSD(C) Acquisition Obligation and Expenditure Rates.
• Ensure adherence to DoW defense acquisition and financial management policies, regulations, and procedures, including those governing classified Defense Acquisition Programs.
• Resolve financial transaction discrepancies and implement corrective actions, including modifying commitments, obligations, and funding documents.
• Coordinate budgetary actions in accordance with WHS FMD documentation standards, staffing protocols, and financial procedures.
• Advise program analysts and support staff on budget execution processes, funding regulations, and document requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Vacation and sick paid time off accruals, with amounts increasing based on role and years of service.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A work environment that encourages excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior