Financial Analyst
About The Position
ECS is seeking an enthusiastic Financial Analyst to work remotely and support the US Department of Homeland Security. The role operates in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment, working across multiple levels of organizational leadership to support business operations and deliver business process improvements. The Financial Analyst supports a complex shared services environment by improving portfolio management practices and promoting consistency in business and financial management processes. The supported office oversees portfolio management and business management services across multiple DHS programs, business lines, and component organizations, including initiatives and the development, implementation, modification, and sustainment of enterprise-level applications and IT systems.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience in information technology.
- Must be a US citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience coordinating communication activities across teams.
- Analytical skills and excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Experience facilitating meetings and capturing minutes.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to interact with senior-level executives.
- High proficiency in Excel, Teams, and SharePoint, and experience developing reports from financial and project systems.
- Demonstrated understanding of federal budgeting and financial processes, acquisition life cycle, contract management, and project reporting requirements.
- Experience tracking and reporting project or program budget execution.
- Experience developing project briefs and reports for non-technical audiences.
- Familiarity with cost estimation and budget formulation methodologies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting DHS HQ or other US Federal Agencies.
Responsibilities
- Support the Program Manager, Senior Financial Manager, and client in developing cost models, contract budgets and forecasts, and financial tracking and reporting tools.
- Provide input into process improvements and standard operating procedures.
- Develop and maintain financial reports using tools such as Excel and Power BI, and perform data quality assurance and reviews.
- Support data management activities related to the organization’s financial management requirements.
- Provide recommendations to project teams to promote best practices and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Collect and update internal project budgets based on guidance received.
- Support analysis and recommendations for project budget adjustments in response to unanticipated changes in program operations or mission requirements.
- Support the Senior Financial Manager in meetings with platform service owners, product owners, and other organizational stakeholders to elicit requirements, develop initial project estimates, and establish project timelines and scope objectives, ensuring appropriate stakeholder and decision-maker engagement.
- Contribute to a positive working environment by building relationships with team members, understanding individual and team roles, and proactively seeking and providing guidance, clarification, and feedback to less experienced staff.
- Provide general consulting support, including project management tasks, meeting facilitation, and ad hoc duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
