Security Assistance Financial Analyst

Commonwealth Trading Partners

6d•Onsite

About The Position

CTP is a privately held small business based in Herndon, VA. We provide program management services for government and private clients and deliver technical assistance programs in over 80 countries around the world. CTP provides specific solutions or full lifecycle support, including course and curriculum design, expert instruction, logistics support, monitoring & evaluations, knowledge management, strategic planning, program management, and staffing services. Position Summary: The Financial Analyst will serve as core member of CTP's embedded team within the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM/SA). This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Knowledge of current federal budget policies and regulations and the ability to apply them to the work environment.
BA/BS from an accredited institution or experience related to the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties.
Five (5) years of experience as a financial analyst.
Three (3) years of experience with invoicing as necessary to assist in overseeing contract and grant vouchers for the U.S. Government.
Three (3) years of experience with price analysis and cost accounting techniques and developing IGCEs with input from the program manager.
Active SECRET security clearance preferred, must have ability to obtain
Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorships provided.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of War.
Experience with USG financial management systems such as State’s Global Financial Management System (GFMS).

Responsibilities

Serves as the main point of contact for financial systems matters for PM/SA.
Assist the CORs/GORs in the preparation and administration of a program’s financial milestones throughout the grant and contract lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout activities.
Draft funding requisitions requested and approved by the relevant regional program officer, Team Lead or Deputy Director.
Prepare invoices and associated documents for COR review and approval.
Assist the COR/GOR in developing and maintaining program budgets an associated cost-related spreadsheets.
Support CORs /GORs to maintain and manage a centralized database of all PKO- procured items.
Track obligated program funds that are available for other funding commitments.
Maintain unliquidated obligations chart. Work with vendors to obtain final cost information and funding requirements. Determine available D&CP, ESF and PKO/NSEA funding for de-obligation and at the direction of COR and/or Deputy Director, submit requisitions to de-obligate prior year program funds.
As needed, assist with developing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) by providing historical cost estimate data, as requested.
Coordinate, input, and manage financial data in the Foreign Assistance Database (portal) and other systems that track related information.
Develop and maintain centralized trackers of congressional notifications, allotments, apportionments, and other financial transaction documents.
Provide Financial updates to staff, as requested.
Attend meetings regarding programs, contracts and grants, as requested.
Travel is not anticipated except as it pertains to financial management reviews with Department of War (DoW) counterparts.