Senior Financial Manager (FMS)

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Manager supports financial management efforts for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division, also known as the Force Protection Division, manages and executes modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of software and hardware in the ESS Portfolio. The role supports program budgeting, financial analysis, funds management, reporting, and audit readiness. It prepares financial materials and funding documents, analyzes budget and execution data, maintains financial records and databases, and provides recommendations to program offices and senior leaders. The position also supports acquisition reviews, program assessments, exercises, and ad-hoc reporting. The role is hybrid, with two days per week on-site required, subject to change based on business needs. All positions are subject to background investigations; employment is contingent on successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret-level clearance.
At least 10 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including at least 5 years in the Department of Defense.
Knowledge of financial analysis techniques, DoD acquisition requirements, and budget formulation and execution processes.
Understanding of DoD contracting types, structures, and funding clauses.
Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate financial insights to senior leadership.
Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work under short deadlines and adapt to evolving priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial systems such as CCaRS, CRIS, WAWF, FM Suite, and other financial systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare program budgets, reports, and financial documentation; analyze data and recommend solutions to funding and budgeting challenges.
Perform budget forecasting, variance analysis, execution reporting, schedule analysis, and earned value management assessments; advise the program office on budget, schedule, and EVM matters.
Identify accounting discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and maintain accurate financial records.
Use automated financial management systems for data analysis, reporting, and decision support.
Compile division-level financial materials for metrics, audits, management internal controls, self-assessments, and routine reporting.
Support development of program-specific funds management documentation and financial control models.
Prepare financial briefings and documentation for Budget Execution Reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews, Milestone Decision Reviews, Monthly Acquisition Reports, Program Management Reviews, Acquisition Strategy Plans, and Integrated Product Team risk assessments.
Draft and submit financial data documentation, including procurement documents, Research Test Development and Evaluation documents, and Program Objective Memorandums.
Generate reports on approved, deferred, and released funds using standard formats and identify and correct posting errors in financial records.
Prepare funding documents, including Purchase Requests, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests, and Project Orders, in accordance with financial management policy and regulations.
Maintain an independent audit trail for funding documents to support compliance and accountability.
Provide quick-turnaround funding drill assessments and support ad-hoc reporting requirements.
Support Air Force or Department of Defense exercises and simulations to assess financial readiness for real-world scenarios.
Monitor, maintain, and report on reimbursable budget programs.
Research and analyze accounting-related issues using systems such as CCaRS, CRIS, WAWF, FM Suite, and classified financial systems.
Maintain financial databases, input financial and contracting data, and extract reports for decision-making.
Perform other duties as assigned.