Financial Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Undersea Technology Analysis Group (UTAG), within the Sea, Land, & Air Division in SPA, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging undersea technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea and naval special warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements (OPNAV N97), acquisition (program offices for undersea technologies and naval special warfare), and science and technology (Office of Naval Research, DARPA). Our enduring capabilities include identifying capability gaps, developing requirements, and generating solutions; assessing the operational utility and technical feasibility of new technologies; execution of acquisition and technology development programs, including developing plans and roadmaps to mature, deliver, and sustain new technologies; analysis of vulnerabilities and threats to undersea platforms and systems; and quantitative analysis and modeling of undersea forces and their missions. SPA is assembling a team to support Naval Expeditionary Programs (PMS 408) with their portfolio.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree
• 1 or more years of qualifying experience in Financial Analysis

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree in an associated business discipline
• 3 years' experience in a related field

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management support for a branch, office, organization, or department.
• Provide advice and technical assistance in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Measure organizational performance; assess the effects of various programs and policies on the budget.
• Examine budget estimates or proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives.
• Employ cost-benefit analysis to review financial requests, assess program tradeoffs, and explore alternative funding methods.
• Examine past and current budgets and research economic and financial developments that affect the organization's spending.
• Develop guidelines and policies governing the formulation and maintenance of budgets.
• Conduct training sessions for company or government agency personnel regarding new budget procedures.
• Coordinate financial activities across various stakeholders.
• Manage finances across multiple funding types.
• Track budgets, costs, and variances.
• Produce executive summaries.
• Conduct financial reporting and analyses on financial issues and customer requirements.
• Develop and propose courses of actions (COAs) and recommendations for financial issues.
• Interpret and apply financial management principles.
• Apply financial management processes, techniques, policies, regulations and organizational strategic goals.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees