Financial Management Analyst Nf4

U.S. Marine Corps•Quantico, VA

About The Position

The Financial Management Analyst serves in the Future Operations Branch of the Marine and Family Programs Division (MF), Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Headquarters Marine Corps. The role handles cross-departmental functional projects and assigned fund accounts for Marine and Family Programs, supported by appropriations including O&M Marine Corps and O&M Marine Corps Reserve. The analyst works with program managers and other stakeholders to formulate, justify, plan, and execute budgets and financial resources. The position analyzes programming and budget guidance; develops supplemental guidance; supports preparation and defense of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP); reviews budget submissions and programming justifications; and provides historical cost and other financial data. It also monitors budget authority, obligations, expenditures, spending trends, and variances; identifies funding shortfalls; and proposes alternative financing approaches. The analyst advises program managers on fund laws and regulations, budgeting, financial systems and products, resource distribution, priorities, forecasts, and financial plans, and coordinates with the FMO Division and Business and Support Services Division to support effective appropriated-fund planning and management. The position also provides courteous, professional customer service to internal and external customers, helps resolve problems, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position that may require occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Four years of experience in appropriated and/or non-appropriated funds sufficient to analyze budget requirements for national-level programs funded and managed by the MF Division.
Knowledge and skill in using computers, electronic communications, and spreadsheet analysis.
Ability to analyze accounting systems or adapt conventional accounting and analytical techniques and procedures to solve accounting problems.
Oral and written communication skills sufficient to prepare reports and guidance, brief on complex or controversial topics, and establish effective working relationships and collaborate with management at various levels.
Knowledge and skill to resolve complex or controversial issues and provide advice and assistance on difficult matters.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of budgeting and accounting theories, practices, methods, and techniques to independently perform assignments and advise managers on financial matters.
Knowledge and skill in audit and review procedures, including reviewing internal controls, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
Knowledge of the Planning, Budgeting, Integrated (PBIS) System, Defense Agency Initiative (DAI), Fusion, Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), Defense Travel System (DTS), and Power BI.

Responsibilities

Perform cross-departmental financial management projects assigned by the Supervisory MF Financial Management Analyst.
Prepare project reports for the Supervisory Financial Management Analyst, Future Operations Branch Head, Deputy Director, and Director of the Marine and Family Programs Division.
Manage assigned fund accounts for Marine and Family Programs.
Formulate and justify assigned program budgets, analyze programming and budget guidance, and prepare supplemental guidance for program managers and planners.
Assist program managers in developing, preparing, and defending the POM and FYDP.
Review and revise programming justification documentation for inclusion in the POM and FYDP.
Provide historical cost data and other financial information to help program managers articulate and justify resource requirements.
Review, analyze, edit, and consolidate budget submissions for assigned programs.
Identify funding shortfalls, prepare supporting documentation, and propose alternative financing methods for unfunded requirements.
Provide program managers with financial information and advice to support planning and execution of funding.
Produce and interpret financial reports on budget authority, obligations, expenditures, spending trends, performance against plans, and variances.
Advise program managers on fund laws and regulations, budgeting strategies, financial management systems and products, resource distribution, program priorities, forecasts, and annual and long-range financial plans.
Coordinate with the FMO Division to ensure MF appropriated-fund budgets are properly planned and executed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Collaborate with the Business and Support Services Division to manage data and develop a comprehensive resource picture for appropriated funds.
Assist MF staff in developing and achieving appropriated-fund programming strategies that support organizational goals and future funding needs.
Provide courteous and professional customer service, identify and resolve customer problems, check customer satisfaction, and seek supervisory or other assistance when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.