Senior Financial Management Specialist

Zantech•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Zantech is looking for a talented Senior Financial Management Specialist to contribute to the success of our upcoming Program Management, Cyber Support, and Financial Management Services project for an Onsite role based out of the Washington DC Metro Area The Senior Financial Management Specialist will play a crucial role in providing: Financial management for aviation acquisition programs valued at approximately $1 billion annually Acquisition Performance Management System (APMS) monitoring and reporting Coast Guard financial systems integration (WINS, FPD, APMS) Budget execution analysis and forecasting for aviation programs Support Office of Coordination, Programming and Accountability (CG-CPA) established 2025 Financial analysis supporting Force Design 2028 aviation initiatives Cost benefit analysis and trend forecasting for aviation acquisitions Support Congressional budget drills and financial Q&As Program Life Cycle Cost Estimate (PLCCE) support The Senior Financial Management Specialist provides comprehensive financial management support for Coast Guard aviation acquisition programs. Monitors and analyzes acquisition financial data via APMS, ensures proper accounting alignment for aviation project capitalization, and prepares financial reports for leadership and senior Coast Guard officials. Supports budget execution, cost analysis, and financial forecasting for aviation programs. Interfaces with CG-CPA on budget coordination and programming matters. Prepares financial inputs for Congressional materials, Monthly Program Risk reports, and senior leadership decision briefs.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years acquisition financial management experience in DoD or DHS environments
Minimum 5 years experience with Coast Guard or DoD financial systems
Experience with USCG Acquisition Performance Management System (APMS) highly preferred
USCG Acquisition Performance Management System (APMS) expertise
Coast Guard financial systems (WINS, FPD) knowledge
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Federal acquisition financial regulations and policies
Budget formulation and execution
Cost benefit analysis and financial modeling
Trend forecasting and variance analysis
Financial report preparation and presentation
Excel advanced functions (pivot tables, financial modeling)
Program Life Cycle Cost Estimates (PLCCE) understanding
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or higher clearance, per contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Finance, or related field
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - (ISC)²
Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) - (ISC)²
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - EC-Council
GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) - SANS Institute
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - ISACA
CompTIA Security+ or CASP+
DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or IAM Level II compliance certification