Financial Management Analyst, Journeyman

We are currently seeking a Financial Management Analyst, Journeyman, to support PMA-261 at the Patuxent River, MD Program Office. The Program Management Analyst position within the CH-53 Program Office, which is fast-paced and demands a high degree of professionalism, and initiative. The candidate will be a member of the Training IPT and shall provide acquisition and management support.

Functional Description:

The Financial Management Analyst, Journeyman provides support for budget development, execution tracking and the generation and tracking of financial documents using various Navy and DoD electronic data systems such as Navy Enterprise Resources Program (N-ERP), Program Budget Information System (PBIS), SharePoint, spend plan tools and related integrated data/financial environments.

Duties and Responsibilities: Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Tool Management (CSPT & PMT):
• Independently develop, manage, and maintain realistic IPT spend plans utilizing the Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT).
• Align financial execution metrics with overall program schedules and milestones using the Program Management Tool (PMT) to ensure programmatic health.
• Execution & Variance Analysis:
• Track monthly obligations and expenditures against Navy benchmarks, proactively identifying execution risks or delays.
• Draft comprehensive, highly detailed variance justifications and formulate recovery recommendations to return lagging programs back to plan.
• Funding & Ledger Administration:
• Draft, package, and route complex funding documents within Navy ERP (N-ERP) for final CIV approval.
• Perform advanced financial technician tasks, including maintaining precise program ledgers, compiling funding data, and reconciling accounts.
• Formulation & Briefing Support:
• Research, compile, and validate financial data for acquisition documentation, Program Budget Review (PBR) cycles, and program briefs.
• Formulate alternative funding solutions and draft justification materials to assist the CIV BFM in defending program resource requirements.
• Hands-on knowledge of N-ERP, PBIS, CSPT, and PMT is highly preferred to support immediate integration into the IPT.
• Proven ability to operate with general supervision, taking independent initiative on day-to-day tracking while coordinating closely with the CIV BFM Lead for final validation and government sign-off.
• Strong comprehension of federal budgetary regulations, NAVAIR-specific policies, and fiscal law (e.g., color of money, Anti-Deficiency Act).
• Demonstrated capability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex budgetary issues under tight, mandated deadlines.

Required Education:

Journeyman - BA/BS degree.

Allowable substitution:

Associate's Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

OR

Four (4) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Required Experience:

Journeyman - Three (3) to Ten (10) years of combined experience performing duties described in the functional description.

Desired Experience:

• Journeyman - At least 2 years of experience supporting NAVAIR programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Programs to include Outlook, Teams, Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Hybrid Work Disclaimer: This position may allow for hybrid work; however, employees

must be able and willing to travel and provide in-office or on-site support as required by

customer requirements, project demands, or business needs.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $74,433.26 to $103,000.00 NTE (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems' total compensation package.