Brandes Associates Inc

Financial Manager

Brandes Associates Inc$104K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of financial management experience, with at least 2 years in the Department of the Navy (DoN)
  • Proficiency in Navy ERP, financial tools (G-Invoicing, MIPRs), and Microsoft Project
  • Knowledge of DoD Federal Management Regulations (FMR) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Solid analytical skills in budget analysis and financial reporting
  • Experience in working independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Track and monitor project budgets and execution schedules
  • Prepare cost and budget analysis reports for government leads
  • Conduct project funding reconciliation using Navy ERP
  • Assist in drafting financial reports and decision-support materials
  • Analyze project performance data and identify trends for government review
  • Provide logistical and analytical support for project meetings and milestones
  • Conduct compliance checks according to DoD regulations.

Benefits

  • Eligible for approximately 10 weeks of travel to various locations including San Diego and Japan
  • Opportunities for professional development within a defense contracting environment
  • Involvement in critical government projects with national significance
  • Exposure to advanced financial management systems in the Navy sector.
  • Potential for career advancement within a reputable defense contractor.
Full Job Description
Overview

BAI, a defense contractor, is seeking a Financial Manager with 3+ years of experience to provide non-personal technical, analytical, and project management support, at Naval Base Ventura County NAS Point Mugu, CA.

Salary

The typical annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00 USD to $115,000.00 USD. Salary will be based on current qualifications, directly related experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements which could fall outside of this range.

Responsibilities

  • Between 3 and 10 years of financial management experience. At least two (2) years of this experience must be within the Department of the Navy (DoN)
  • 3+ years' experience assisting government leads by tracking project budgets, monitoring execution schedules, and preparing cost/budget analysis reports
  • 3+ years' experience utilizing Navy ERP, financial tools (G-Invoicing, MIPRs), and project management tools (Microsoft Project) to support mission planning requirements in accordance with DoD regulations
  • Budget Analysis: Assist in gathering, consolidating, and analyzing financial data to support the Government's formulation, justification, and monitoring of domestic and foreign project budgets
  • Execution Tracking: Perform execution analysis, calculate burn rates, and identify financial variances for government review
  • System Reconciliation: Track and reconcile domestic and foreign project funding, obligations, and expenditures utilizing Navy ERP and various DoN tools
  • Reporting: Prepare draft financial reports, briefing materials, and decision-support products for Government project lead(s). Monitor allocation plans for OMN, RDT&E, and APN appropriations across the fiscal year
  • Schedule & Cost Monitoring: Track project status, maintain schedules, and monitor cost baselines. Analyze actual performance data to identify trends or deficiencies against planned goals
  • Strategic Planning Support: Analyze financial trends and draft recommendations or options for government decision-makers regarding spend plans and long-term funding strategies
  • Meeting Support: Provide analytical and administrative support for project milestones, financial deliverables, data calls, and planning meetings (e.g., preparing materials, capturing minutes, tracking action items)
  • Compliance: Perform all analytical tasks in accordance with DoD FMR, FAR, NAVAIR business rules, and command policies
  • Travel: Approximately 10 weeks of travel could be required (San Diego Ca, Norfolk Va, Pax River Md, Melbourne Fl, Japan, and France)


Qualifications

  • Core Competencies: Demonstrated financial management experience including the financial analysis of business programs, development of cost estimates, and generating program status reports
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of DoD Federal Management Regulations (FMR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Hands-on Navy ERP and CSPT experience in an analyst role
  • Experience with G-Invoicing, and MIPRs
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel (including pivot tables and data analysis tools), Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project (including linkages between predecessors/successors and critical path analyses)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills-verbal, non-verbal, written, and listening-for staff, customer, and organizational level communications, both formal and informal
  • Ability to work independently, self-starter

Desired Experience
  • Knowledge of NAVAIR processes such as POM, mid-year execution, and contracting workflows
  • Familiarity with DTS travel accounting and obligation tracking
  • Experience drafting budget exhibits, spend plans, and financial artifacts
  • Prior experience supporting NAWCAD, NAWCWD, or affiliated Navy commands


EDUCATION

Degree: BS or BA degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Auditing, or a relevant technical discipline.

Allowable Substitution: An additional 6 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree, or 4 additional years of work experience with a relevant associate degree.

CLEARANCE - T-5 Top Secret

Condition of Employment: Applicant must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance. The applicants selected will be subject to a T-5 security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

CITIZENSHIP

The applicant must have US citizenship at the time of application.

About Brandes Associates Inc

Brandes Associates Inc is an engineering consulting firm that provides services to clients in the aerospace, defense, and transportation industries. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Brandes Associates' services include systems engineering, software engineering, and test and evaluation. The company has worked on projects such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the International Space Station.
Learn more about Brandes Associates Inc
Size
50 employees
Industry
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$10 million

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