Financial Management Analyst

Naval Air Systems Command•Patuxent River, MD

About The Position

You will serve as a Financial Management Analyst in the PEO & HQ Project Support Division, Business & Financial Operations Department of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV. You will plan, formulate, and justify program budgets and financial plans across the project lifecycle, from initial planning through formal closeout. This includes developing supporting analyses, business case justifications, and impact statements. You will monitor financial execution and resource performance, analyze financial trends from multiple sources, identify shortfalls or variances, and develop corrective action plans for organizational leadership. You will advise project managers and executive stakeholders on financial matters, assess the financial implications of strategic decisions, and defend analytical positions on complex or sensitive resource issues. You will develop financial management procedures, methodologies, and internal control workflows; resolve non-standard issues; and maintain alignment with regulatory policy. You will collaborate with operations, procurement, accounting, and program management to resolve financial issues and align funding strategies. You will also provide technical leadership and mentoring to financial staff and analysts, delegate assignments, and review analytical products for quality and compliance with standards. The position may require travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental United States and overseas, including remote or isolated sites, and extended travel on military or commercial aircraft.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Current federal employees applying for STRL jobs generally must have served at least one year at the next lower pay band by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the job offer or removal.
Must meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, including required continuous learning points, within established timeframes.
Must achieve Financial Management Level 2 certification within prescribed timelines, as required by NDAA 2012, Section 1599d and DoD Instruction 1300.26.
Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DA-03 pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Experience using enterprise resource planning financial management systems to extract data, resolve system discrepancies, and safeguard data integrity.
Experience managing, allocating, and monitoring financial resources in compliance with governance standards, policies, and internal control frameworks.
Experience applying regulatory standards, fiscal guidelines, and standard accounting principles to complex financial management operations.
Experience analyzing budget and program financial data using enterprise reporting systems, cost-benefit analyses, and key performance metrics to make actionable recommendations.
Experience preparing, reviewing, and reconciling financial statements and management reports to meet governance requirements and inform strategic leadership decisions.
In lieu of specialized experience, qualifying education may include a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. if related. A transcript must be submitted when qualifying through education.

Responsibilities

Plan, formulate, and justify program budgets and financial plans throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop supporting analyses, business case justifications, and impact statements.
Monitor and evaluate financial execution and resource performance; analyze financial trends, identify shortfalls or variances, and formulate corrective action plans.
Provide financial advice to project managers and executive stakeholders, evaluate the financial implications of strategic decisions, and defend analytical positions on complex or sensitive matters.
Develop and refine financial management procedures, methodologies, and internal control workflows.
Resolve non-standard financial issues and maintain alignment with regulatory policy.
Collaborate with operations, procurement, accounting, and program management to resolve financial issues, align funding strategies, and advance organizational objectives.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and workflow guidance to financial staff and analysts; delegate assignments and review analytical products for quality and adherence to standards.
Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military or commercial aircraft for extended periods.