Sr. Financial /Budget Analyst

Ost•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services. OST is one of an elite set of companies worldwide to be externally appraised CMMI Level 5. The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients. Sr. Financial / Budget Analyst Description of Specific duties in a typical workday for this position: The Financial / Budget Analyst provides financial management, budget execution, and fiscal analysis support to PM Synthetic Environment, ensuring program funds are planned, executed, tracked, and reported in compliance with DoD and Army financial management policies. The individual supports informed decision-making by providing accurate financial data, analysis, and reporting across synthetic environment programs and initiatives. Responsibilities include supporting development and execution of budgets, spend plans, and funding profiles; tracking obligations, expenditures, and burn rates; and preparing financial reports and briefings for program leadership. The Sr. Financial / Budget Analyst supports coordination of funding actions, assists with requirements prioritization based on available resources, and identifies funding risks or execution issues. Additional duties include supporting preparation and review of funding documentation; reconciling financial data across multiple sources; supporting end-of-month (EOM), quarterly, and annual financial reporting; and assisting with audits, reviews, and data calls. The role collaborates closely with program managers, acquisition personnel, contracting offices, and technical teams to ensure financial data aligns with program plans, contract actions, and execution timelines. The Sr. Financial / Budget Analyst provides financial insight and recommendations to leadership to support cost control, schedule alignment, and successful execution of PM Synthetic Environment objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
Minimum of 10 year s of experience supporting financial management or budget analysis within a DoD or Federal environment
Demonstrated experience with: Budget planning and execution
Tracking obligations and expenditures
Financial reporting and reconciliation
Coordination with program and contracting personnel
Use of financial tracking tools and spreadsheets
Must have Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting PM Synthetic Environment or DoD training programs
Familiarity with: DoD financial management processes and timelines
Program and acquisition funding coordination
Financial reporting for complex, multi-line programs
DAU coursework or certifications in Financial Management or Program Management

Responsibilities

supporting development and execution of budgets, spend plans, and funding profiles
tracking obligations, expenditures, and burn rates
preparing financial reports and briefings for program leadership
supporting coordination of funding actions
assisting with requirements prioritization based on available resources
identifying funding risks or execution issues
supporting preparation and review of funding documentation
reconciling financial data across multiple sources
supporting end-of-month (EOM), quarterly, and annual financial reporting
assisting with audits, reviews, and data calls
collaborating closely with program managers, acquisition personnel, contracting offices, and technical teams to ensure financial data aligns with program plans, contract actions, and execution timelines
providing financial insight and recommendations to leadership to support cost control, schedule alignment, and successful execution of PM Synthetic Environment objectives