Financial Analyst

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in government finance roles, focusing on financial management
  • Strong analytical and communication skills for complex data interpretation
  • Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS tools
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or Operational Research
  • U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive financial management support for government acquisition programs
  • Produce budgets, financial analysis, and reporting deliverables
  • Create financial artifacts like Purchase Authorizations and Requisitions
  • Respond to ad-hoc requests with analytical data insights
  • Develop financial monitoring tools using data analytics
  • Prepare presentations and documents that illustrate program financials
  • Collaborate with external stakeholders on financial reporting

Benefits

  • Access to health insurance and flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts available
  • Participation in retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs offered
  • Opportunity for both paid and unpaid time off programs
Full Job Description
Overview

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

 

The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic and analytical support to customers with missions in national security to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields of countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, nuclear non-proliferation, weapons deployment programs, and transportation safety. In addition to management and advisory services, CIG staff collaborate closely with our clients to provide high-quality modeling, simulation, software, and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines.

 

We have a near-term need for a Financial Analyst to provide remote support to our FAA customer.

Responsibilities

The candidate will provide a wide array of financial management activities in support of government acquisition programs. Produce recurring deliverables such as budget formulation, execution and monitoring, financial analysis, financial artifact creation (Purchase Authorizations, Purchase Requisitions), status briefings, resource planning documents, and congressional inquiries. Respond to ad-hoc requests from multiple divisions with efficiency and analytical understanding of data being presented. Develop financial monitoring and tracking tools, and create PowerPoints and documents to demonstrate understanding of program financials. Interact, utilize, and assist team members with various FAA financial systems. Collaborate with external stakeholders in reporting requirements and external financial goals.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 7+ years of experience in government finance-focused positions; focused on managing government financials (program actuals/expenditures, spend plans/ETCs, monthly reports and financial briefings).
  • Strong analytical background in gathering and interpreting complex amounts of data and excellent communication skills.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and other MS products.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or Operational Research.
  • U.S. Citizen and eligible for a Public Trust clearance.

Desired:

  • MA/MS/MBA degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or Operational Research.
  • Proficiency/direct experience in the following of FAA financial systems: Delphi, G-Invoicing, PRISM, OBIWAN, ORACLE, CWP, REGIS, CIMS, SPIRE, NPC, E2 Travel.
  • Experience utilizing and working in FAA financial processes such as Corporate Workplan (CWP), Funding JON request (FJR), GovTrip, and resource planning documents (RPDs).

 

Pay Range InformationAt SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $105,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr.

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