Senior Military Financial Analyst (req-252)

CATHEXIS•Washington, VA

3h•$140,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled, adaptable Senior Financial Analyst to join our team supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R)). This position is central to the OUSW(P&R)) Executive Director, Resource and Program Integration (RPI), Financial and Resource Management (F&RM) team. In this pivotal role, you will operate in a fast-paced environment providing critical financial analysis, internal controls management, and comprehensive system support across multiple Department of War (DoW) financial systems to the F&RM team. This position is located on-site at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, and directly contributes to OUSW(P&R)'s strategic compliance with Department of War (DoW) mandates. We are proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates in anticipation of a future opportunity that is currently pending funding approval.

Requirements

Must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related budgetary field (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional financial work experience
Minimum of 3 years of DoW/Military Budget, Accounting and Finance experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skill and PivotTables
Proficient in developing visualization dashboards using tools like Power BI
Proficient working in and managing knowledge in SharePoint
Experience with Federal ERP (DAI, GFEBS, G-Invoicing or similar)
Ability to work responsibly and independently with minimal direct supervision
Demonstrated experience working successfully in a fast-paced, high-tempo headquarters environment
Experience supporting the DoW (OUSW preferred) in a financial analyst capacity

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in creating visual reporting material supporting executive-level briefings
Familiarity with RMIC Program and Deliverables
Experience working in DoW Comptroller division

Responsibilities

Conduct deep financial analysis and produce daily Status of Funds (SoF) reports to support real-time visibility into budget execution across the F&RM portfolio
Support the development of executive-level financial metrics, dashboards, and visual charts that communicate budget execution status and trends to senior leadership
Support the building, coordinating, and submitting spend plans aligned to OSW benchmarks, ensuring accurate execution tracking throughout the fiscal year
Support the design and maintain financial forecasting and trend analysis models to improve long-range funding visibility and inform strategic resource decisions
Analyze prior-year execution data — including unliquidated obligations (ULOs), unsubmitted vouchers, and reversions — and assist in resolving outstanding balances
Support the design, implementation and maintenance of executive-level Power BI dashboards that incorporate variance narratives and key performance indicators to enable data-driven decision-making
Assist in the development, build and management of an interactive SharePoint intranet portal for the F&RM team, including custom pages, document libraries, and role-based permissions
Serve as the primary POC for the MP2BET system, overseeing data input, supporting OneStream development, and leading user acceptance testing (UAT) for future years programming
Initiate, manage, and track Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Purchase Requisitions (PRs), and interagency agreements (7600B) using DAI and G-Invoicing
Produce current-year execution reports covering unsubmitted vouchers and travel claims, ensuring timely identification and resolution of outstanding items
Serve as the DAR-Q (Departmental Accountable Officials – Quarterly) tester, conducting verification and validation for all quarterly financial reporting requirements
Process taskers and action items within CATMS, ensuring timely response and documentation across the P&R Finance portfolio
Maintain all financial data in a structured, audit-ready electronic format accessible to senior leadership on demand
Assist leadership in identifying material weaknesses, developing mitigation strategies, and recommending process improvements or internal control enhancements
Support the Risk Management Internal Controls (RMIC) program, including the preparation of the Annual Statement of Assurance (SoA) and Risk Management Assessments for OUSW (P&R)
Advance Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) initiatives to maintain OUSW(P&R) compliance with Department of War mandates and audit standards
Perform other duties as assigned in support of F&RM mission priorities