Senior Financial Analyst

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•Quantico, VA

3d•$145,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Marine Corps Program Manager, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Command and Control (PM MAGTF C2) Program Office. The successful candidate will provide senior-level financial management, budget analysis, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) support to ensure effective financial oversight and resource allocation across MAGTF C2 programs. The position monitors financial execution, manages funding requirements, develops budget forecasts, and conducts financial analyses to support program objectives and Government decision-making. The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate with Government leadership, program managers, and financial management teams to develop plans, track appropriated funds, support Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, and ensure compliance with applicable Department of War (DoW) and Department of the Navy (DoN) financial management policies. The work also includes supporting financial audits, account reconciliations, fiscal-year closeout and startup, and financial reporting. The role uses Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), Cerberus, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint to maintain financial records and reporting. The position requires an active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain clearance eligibility. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and may be subject to a security investigation and eligibility requirements for access to government information. Work may involve extended periods sitting or standing, typing and reading from a computer screen, and bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting up to 30 pounds as necessary. The required education is a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Management, or a closely related field. A master's degree and relevant professional certifications or training are preferred. The posted salary range is $145,000–$155,000 per year.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance and ability to maintain clearance eligibility.
12 or more years of relevant experience in DoW financial management, budget analysis, PPBE, or defense program financial support.
Extensive knowledge of the DoW PPBE process.
Demonstrated experience monitoring financial execution, tracking obligations and expenditures, and managing appropriated funds.
Strong understanding of DoW and DoN financial management policies, fiscal regulations, and budget execution requirements.
Experience preparing Funding Action Requests, financial reports, budget forecasts, and spend plans.
Ability to conduct cost-benefit analyses, budget variance assessments, funding shortfall evaluations, and financial trade-off studies.
Experience supporting POM development, budget formulation, and resource planning.
Proficiency in financial management systems and reporting tools, including DAI, Cerberus, PIEE, or comparable DoW financial systems.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint for financial analysis, reporting, and documentation.
Experience supporting financial audits, account reconciliations, fiscal-year closeout, and financial compliance activities.
Ability to develop executive-level financial briefings and provide actionable recommendations to Government leadership.
Knowledge of OSD financial execution benchmarks, funding requirements, and financial performance monitoring.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Management, or a closely related field.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Physical ability to sit or stand for extended periods, type and read from a computer screen, bend, reach, kneel, and lift up to 30 pounds as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) certification.
DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification, Level 2 or Level 3, or equivalent relevant training.
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
Additional professional training in DoW PPBE, federal budgeting, financial analysis, or defense resource management.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level financial management, budget analysis, and PPBE support for Marine Corps MAGTF C2 programs.
Monitor daily and weekly financial execution, tracking obligations, expenditures, and available funding against approved budgets and execution benchmarks.
Prepare, review, and process Funding Action Requests (FARs) and supporting financial documentation.
Develop and maintain financial models, budget forecasts, spend plans, and funding execution reports.
Track appropriated funds against budget plans, fiscal-year requirements, and Office of the Secretary of Defense execution benchmarks.
Support POM development, budget formulation, and resource allocation planning.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses, budget variance assessments, funding shortfall evaluations, and financial trade-off studies.
Identify financial risks, funding gaps, and execution challenges, and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare executive-level financial briefings, budget summaries, and decision-support materials for Government leadership.
Support financial audits, account reconciliations, and responses to Government financial information requests.
Coordinate with program managers, financial analysts, contracting personnel, and Government stakeholders to support accurate financial planning and execution.
Support fiscal-year closeout and startup activities, including funding reconciliation, budget adjustments, and financial reporting.
Use DAI, Cerberus, PIEE, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint to maintain financial records and reporting.
Ensure financial management activities comply with applicable DoW, DoN, and federal fiscal policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.