Financial Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours in Financial Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of financial management experience, including budgeting, cost analysis, accounting, financial planning, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing financial controls.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal fiscal laws, regulations, policies, and rulings.
• Experience examining, reconciling, and analyzing financial transactions.
• Experience administering programs and systems for the control of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
• Proficiency with automated financial management, cost reporting, budgeting, and scheduling systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare financial reports and brief senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense financial management programs is highly desirable.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting financial management activities within Department of Defense or federal government environments
• Familiarity with federal appropriations law and DoD financial management regulations
• Experience supporting financial reporting, audits, or program financial reviews
• Experience working with enterprise financial management systems or automated reporting tools
• Experience providing financial analysis and recommendations to program managers or senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management support for DoD programs, including budgeting, cost analysis, planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial controls to ensure compliance with government regulations and organizational policies.
• Analyze program costs, budgets, and expenditures to support effective financial decision-making.
• Prepare budget forecasts, funding analyses, and financial documentation to support program execution.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions to address variances and improve fiscal management.
• Interpret and apply federal fiscal laws, regulations, policies, and rulings to financial management activities.
• Examine and reconcile financial transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Support the administration and control of appropriated and non-appropriated funds in accordance with DoD financial management requirements.
• Utilize automated financial management, cost reporting, and scheduling systems to monitor program performance and generate reports.
• Develop financial reports, briefings, and analyses for program leadership and government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with program managers and technical staff to support budget development, execution, and resource planning.
• Identify financial risks and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, accountability, and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for audits and program reviews.