New Jersey Transit

4306 Financial Analyst

New Jersey Transit • $80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field
  • 5 years of experience in budget and financial management or 7 years of related experience
  • Proficiency in financial management systems
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with PowerBI preferred
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with CI polygraph

Responsibilities

  • Support Government Program Managers with budget execution
  • Develop budget action responses and program spend plans
  • Prepare purchase requests and monitor program budgets
  • Coordinate equipment requests and ensure compliance with guidelines
  • Reconcile invoices for COR review and approval
  • Maintain project schedules and the Project Database
  • Assist in preparing the Monthly Status Report (MSR)

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment supporting government projects
  • Opportunities for professional growth within the financial management field
  • Ability to work on meaningful projects that impact government operations
  • Access to advanced financial management tools and resources
  • Potential for clearance level enhancements tailored to professional growth
Full Job Description
4306 Financial Analyst
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Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Financial Analyst to support our mission work in Quantico, VA. Our selected candidate will help the Government Program Manager with budget execution duties, develop responses to budget actions and inquiries, assist with the development and documentation of program spend plans, preparation of purchase requests, monitor the program(s) annual budget, and track/report program expenditures, using spreadsheets and Government's Financial Accounting Management Systems.

GENERAL DUTIES:

  • Provide direct support to Government Program Managers and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) in all aspects of budget execution and program management.
  • Develop responses to budget actions and inquiries, and assist with creating and documenting program spend plans.
  • Prepare purchase requests, monitor annual program budgets, and track/report expenditures using spreadsheets and Government Financial Accounting Management Systems.
  • Coordinate equipment and material requests in support of program projects/tasks, ensuring proper forms, market research, and policy guidelines are followed.
  • Reconcile invoices and submit them to the COR for review, signature, and approval.
  • Perform program-related project duties, including updating project schedules, maintaining the Project Database, and tracking/reporting receipt of equipment purchases.
  • Assist with preparation of the Monthly Status Report (MSR) and other required reports based on input from Program Managers.
  • Prepare budget data responses
  • Work with TPOCs to submit equipment requests, coordinate with vendors on specifications and pricing, and write technical justifications.
  • Partner with COs and TPOCs throughout the procurement process, from initiation to delivery, including shipping equipment to sites.
  • Provide expertise in telecom circuit billing.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • Degree in project/financial management or related field (with five (5) years of experience in budget and financial management highly preferred) or in lieu of education, seven (7) years of related experience.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with financial management systems and advanced experienced with Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with PowerBI.


CLEARANCE:

  • Top Secret minimum with the ability to obtain an CI polygraph


Job Details

City : Quantico

State : Virginia

About New Jersey Transit

New Jersey Transit Corporation, branded as NJ Transit, is a state-owned public transportation system that serves the US state of New Jersey, along with portions of New York State and Pennsylvania. It operates bus, light rail, and commuter rail services throughout the state, connecting to major commercial and employment centers both within the state and in the adjacent major cities of New York and Philadelphia. NJ Transit also provides bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. NJ Transit is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
Learn more about New Jersey Transit
Size
11,900 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$100 million
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
-2%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
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