Financial Analyst

Be OSSome • Huntsville, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Offset Strategic Services, LLC (OSS) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Financial Analyst to provide onsite financial management and analytical support to a U.S. Army Government customer in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports financial planning, budgeting, cost analysis, financial reporting, and program execution. The analyst evaluates financial data, monitors program expenditures, develops cost estimates, and prepares financial documentation to support informed decisions and effective resource management. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with Government personnel and program stakeholders in a mission-focused environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related field.
• Three to five years of relevant professional experience in financial analysis, cost analysis, budgeting, accounting, or financial management.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting principles.
• Experience analyzing financial data, tracking expenditures, and preparing financial reports.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing contract expenditures, developing financial forecasts, and projecting future funding requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate findings clearly and accurately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an onsite Government environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position.
• U.S. citizenship is required based on contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supporting DoD, U.S. Army, or other federal Government programs.
• Experience providing financial management or cost analysis support to a Government Program Management Office (PMO) or similar organization.
• Familiarity with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.
• Knowledge of the DoD Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR).
• Experience with Government appropriations, including RDT&E, Procurement, or O&M funding.
• Familiarity with Army financial management systems, including GFEBS, or similar systems.
• Experience developing cost estimates, budget forecasts, spend plans, and financial execution reports.
• Ability to assess contract financial performance, project funding exhaustion dates, and recommend timely incremental funding actions.
• Understanding of Government funding requirements, financial controls, and fiscal law principles.
• Experience supporting financial analysis for engineering, research, development, or technical programs.
• Experience preparing financial reports and briefings for Government leadership.
• Active DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management, budget analysis, and cost analysis support to Government personnel and program teams.
• Assist with developing, monitoring, and executing program budgets, financial plans, and funding requirements.
• Analyze financial data, expenditures, obligations, and funding allocations for financial tracking and reporting.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, budget execution summaries, spend plans, funding status reports, and financial forecasts.
• Conduct cost analysis and assist in developing cost estimates for Government programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance and identify potential funding shortfalls, discrepancies, trends, and execution risks.
• Analyze contract burn rates, develop Estimates at Completion (EAC), and forecast incremental funding requirements.
• Support preparation of budget submissions, funding requests, financial documentation, and program reviews.
• Assist with financial reconciliation, data validation, and resolution of discrepancies across financial records and reporting systems.
• Analyze historical cost data, financial trends, and resource requirements to support planning and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets, databases, tracking tools, and briefing materials.
• Prepare financial summaries, reports, and presentations for Government leadership.
• Coordinate with Government financial managers, program personnel, contracting representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely financial information.
• Support financial reviews, budget execution meetings, and program management activities.
• Assist with tracking labor costs, contract expenditures, and other program-related financial information.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, DoD, and Army financial management policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, cost tracking, and budget execution processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Government program requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with OSS paying 75% of premiums for employees and eligible family members.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with traditional and Roth options, immediate eligibility, and vesting.
• Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays annually.
• Company-paid telehealth services.
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance benefits.

What This Job Offers

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