Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

Job Summary

 

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is Senior Financial Analyst to support the Marine Corps Program Manager, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Command and Control (PM MAGTF C2) Program Office.

 

The successful candidate will provide senior-level financial management, budget analysis, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) support to ensure effective financial oversight and resource allocation across MAGTF C2 programs. This position is responsible for monitoring financial execution, managing funding requirements, developing budget forecasts, and conducting financial analyses to support program objectives and Government decision-making.

 

The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate with Government leadership, program managers, and financial management teams to develop plans, track appropriated funds, support Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, and ensure compliance with applicable DoW and Department of the Navy (DoN) financial management policies.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

The Senior Financial Analyst will:

• Provide senior-level financial management, budget analysis, and PPBE support for Marine Corps MAGTF C2 programs
• Monitor daily and weekly financial execution, tracking obligations, expenditures, and available funding against approved budgets and execution benchmarks
• Prepare, review, and process Funding Action Requests (FARs) and supporting financial documentation
• Develop and maintain financial models, budget forecasts, spend plans, and funding execution reports
• Track appropriated funds against budget plans, fiscal year requirements, and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) execution benchmarks
• Support Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, budget formulation, and resource allocation planning
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, budget variance assessments, funding shortfall evaluations, and financial trade-off studies
• Identify financial risks, funding gaps, and execution challenges while recommending corrective actions
• Prepare executive-level financial briefings, budget summaries, and decision-support materials for Government leadership
• Support financial audits, account reconciliations, and responses to Government financial information requests
• Coordinate with program managers, financial analysts, contracting personnel, and Government stakeholders to ensure accurate financial planning and execution
• Support fiscal year closeout and startup activities, including funding reconciliation, budget adjustments, and financial reporting
• Utilize Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), Cerberus, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint to maintain financial records and reporting
• Ensure financial management activities comply with applicable DoW, DoN, and federal fiscal policies, regulations, and reporting requirements

Requirements

Skills and Experience

 

The Senior Financial Analyst must have:

• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain clearance eligibility
• 12+ years of relevant experience in DoW financial management, budget analysis, PPBE, or defense program financial support
• Extensive knowledge of the DoW Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
• Demonstrated experience monitoring financial execution, tracking obligations and expenditures, and managing appropriated funds
• Strong understanding of DoW and DoN financial management policies, fiscal regulations, and budget execution requirements
• Experience preparing Funding Action Requests (FARs), financial reports, budget forecasts, and spend plans
• Proven ability to conduct cost-benefit analyses, budget variance assessments, funding shortfall evaluations, and financial trade-off studies
• Experience supporting Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, budget formulation, and resource planning
• Proficiency in financial management systems and reporting tools, including DAI, Cerberus, PIEE, or comparable DoW financial systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint for financial analysis, reporting, and documentation
• Experience supporting financial audits, account reconciliations, fiscal year closeout, and financial compliance activities
• Ability to develop executive-level financial briefings and provide actionable recommendations to Government leadership
• Knowledge of OSW financial execution benchmarks, funding requirements, and financial performance monitoring

Education and Certifications

 

The Senior Financial Analyst must meet the following:

 

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Management, or a closely related field

Preferred

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) certification
• DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification, Level 2 or Level 3, or equivalent relevant training
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
• Additional professional training in DoW PPBE, federal budgeting, financial analysis, or defense resource management

Benefits

 

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Military Differential
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

 

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of War active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

 

Physical Requirements

 

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

 

The final salary offered within the posted range will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors.

Posted Salary RangeUSD $145,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.