Senior Financial Analyst - Clearance Required

LMI•Washington, DC

12d•$89,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

LMI is seeking a skilled Senior Financial Analyst to support a Customs and Border Protection customer . Successful LMI SFA will demonstrate competency in DHS budget process, financial analysis, SAP, project execution, leadership critical thinking, relationship management, and business growth while upholding the highest standard of ethical behavior. This position is located in Washington, DC, and cannot be worked remotely. LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Requirements

Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.
Previous work formulating or executing federal government budgets is a plus
Demonstrate understanding of Acquisition Program Management (MD-102 is a plus)
Demonstrate understanding of contract management
10+ years of experience and a Master’s degree in accounting, business, management, or a related discipline; or 12+ years and a Bachelor’s degree.
Relevant certification such as Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is desired.
Experience working with financial management software and tools such as SAP and INVEST.
Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, effectively solve problems, and adapt to changing requirements.
Ability to manage quick-turnaround tasks and be very detailed-oriented.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous work with CBP’s Integrated Surveillance Tower (IST), Mobile Systems, Subterranean, Communications Command & Control (C3) portfolios is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support budget formulation for the CBP client’s programs by compiling estimated costs in the required categories and creating alternative versions to fit specified scenarios
Collaborate with program staff members to develop resource allocation plans (RAPs) and congressional justifications (CJs)
Provide analysis and data to ensure that program budgets align with strategic and programmatic goals and adhere to fiscal guidance and DHS and CBP budget policy
Prepare and enter Purchase Requisition Requests as reflected in Program Spend Plans into Program Office tool (for entry into SAP)
Maintain program and contractor cost baselines
Develop, review, and execute project-level spend plans, and conduct recurring reviews of program resource utilization to identify risks/issues that might affect the program’s overall objectives
Prepare periodic reports on the allocation, status, tracking, commitment, obligation, and expenditure of funds
Prepare and process funding documents, identify program funding variances, recommend appropriate reprogramming actions or corrective actions, and report reconciled status of funds
Mentor junior budget analysts and guide the execution of their duties
Applies working knowledge of data collection and analysis methods to prepare detailed financial information
Applies working knowledge of Laws, regulations and related Federal financial management guidance (i.e., Chief Financial Officers Act, OMB Circulars. Treasury or FASAB)
Applies working knowledge of, and ability to apply, financial concepts and theories to prepare budget exhibits, monitor funds, financial reporting and funds appropriation to solve problems
Writing and presentation of results and analysis to CBP client management
Support development of client financial reports
Assess and review payables for duplicate and error payments
Rate and cost analysis to support organizational funding efforts
Database testing of financial data to support system transitions
Regular coordination with government Budget & Finance Officer and Contracting Officers
Customer service activities, to include budget/finance process briefings and tailored financial analysis
Strong quantitative analysis skills and attention to detail, with ability to analyze and forecast trends