Senior Financial Management Analyst

Nakupuna Companies • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The Senior Financial Management Analyst provides expert contract execution, cost control, and fiscal stewardship support to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller (ASA (FM&C)). The analyst supports senior Army leaders by maintaining accurate financial visibility, identifying execution risks, optimizing available resources, and ensuring compliant obligation and expenditure of appropriated funds. The position requires DoD financial-management expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations.

The role includes financial oversight of assigned contracts, analysis of funding and execution performance, ULO reviews, invoice reconciliation, financial modeling, reporting, year-end planning, and fiscal policy compliance. The candidate must have an active Secret security clearance and be a U.S. citizen. Compensation is projected at $125,000 to $155,000 annually, with the final amount depending on factors including qualifications, experience, contract affordability, organizational requirements, and location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related discipline.
• At least eight years of professional experience in federal financial management, accounting, or budget execution.
• At least five years of direct experience supporting DoD contract execution, funds management, or budget analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing ULOs and supporting fiscal year-end execution and closeout activities.
• Expert knowledge of DoD financial-management policy, including the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR), Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), and federal appropriations law, including the Bona Fide Needs Rule and Anti-Deficiency Act.
• Advanced capability in financial modeling, burn-rate forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and executive-level financial reporting.
• Ability to communicate complex financial issues clearly to senior Government stakeholders.
• Must have an active Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• DoD Financial Management Certification at Level 2 or Level 3.
• Hands-on experience with the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or comparable credential.
• Experience supporting Army headquarters, ASA (FM&C), or other senior DoD financial-management organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial oversight and analysis for assigned contracts, including obligations, expenditures, commitments, disbursements, burn rates, and funding forecasts.
• Analyze contract financial performance, identify cost, schedule, funding, and execution risks, and recommend corrective actions to Government leadership.
• Conduct Unliquidated Obligation (ULO) reviews, support de-obligation and funds-recovery actions, and document the disposition of aged or excess obligations.
• Analyze and reconcile invoices, validating that billed costs align with contract requirements, available funding, and documented performance.
• Develop burn-rate models, spend plans, cost-benefit analyses, and executive-ready financial reports, dashboards, and briefings.
• Support expiring-funds management, year-end execution planning, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate with resource managers, contracting personnel, CORs, and program offices.
• Apply the DoD Financial Management Regulation, appropriations law, and other governing fiscal policy to ensure compliant financial execution.
• Advise on funding availability, use of appropriations, fiscal controls, and opportunities to improve execution outcomes and reduce avoidable financial risk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior