We are seeking a highly skilled, adaptable
Senior Financial Analyst to join our team supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R)). This position is central to the OUSW(P&R) Executive Director, Resource and Program Integration (RPI), Financial and Resource Management (F&RM) team. In this pivotal role, you will operate in a fast-paced environment providing critical financial analysis, internal controls management, and comprehensive system support across multiple Department of War (DoW) financial systems to the F&RM team.
This position is located on-site at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, and directly contributes to OUSW(P&R)'s strategic compliance with Department of War (DoW) mandates.
We are proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates in anticipation of a future opportunity that is currently pending funding approval.ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Conduct deep financial analysis and produce daily Status of Funds (SoF) reports to support real-time visibility into budget execution across the F&RM portfolio
- Support the development of executive-level financial metrics, dashboards, and visual charts that communicate budget execution status and trends to senior leadership
- Support the building, coordinating, and submitting spend plans aligned to OSW benchmarks, ensuring accurate execution tracking throughout the fiscal year
- Support the design and maintain financial forecasting and trend analysis models to improve long-range funding visibility and inform strategic resource decisions
- Analyze prior-year execution data - including unliquidated obligations (ULOs), unsubmitted vouchers, and reversions - and assist in resolving outstanding balances
- Support the design, implementation and maintenance of executive-level Power BI dashboards that incorporate variance narratives and key performance indicators to enable data-driven decision-making
- Assist in the development, build and management of an interactive SharePoint intranet portal for the F&RM team, including custom pages, document libraries, and role-based permissions
- Serve as the primary POC for the MP2BET system, overseeing data input, supporting OneStream development, and leading user acceptance testing (UAT) for future years programming
- Initiate, manage, and track Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Purchase Requisitions (PRs), and interagency agreements (7600B) using DAI and G-Invoicing
- Produce current-year execution reports covering unsubmitted vouchers and travel claims, ensuring timely identification and resolution of outstanding items
- Serve as the DAR-Q (Departmental Accountable Officials - Quarterly) tester, conducting verification and validation for all quarterly financial reporting requirements
- Process taskers and action items within CATMS, ensuring timely response and documentation across the P&R Finance portfolio
- Maintain all financial data in a structured, audit-ready electronic format accessible to senior leadership on demand
- Assist leadership in identifying material weaknesses, developing mitigation strategies, and recommending process improvements or internal control enhancements
- Support the Risk Management Internal Controls (RMIC) program, including the preparation of the Annual Statement of Assurance (SoA) and Risk Management Assessments for OUSW (P&R)
- Advance Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) initiatives to maintain OUSW(P&R) compliance with Department of War mandates and audit standards
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of F&RM mission priorities
Requirements- Must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related budgetary field (Master's degree preferred)
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional financial work experience
- Minimum of 3 years of DoW/Military Budget, Accounting and Finance experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skill and PivotTables
- Proficient in developing visualization dashboards using tools like Power BI
- Proficient working in and managing knowledge in SharePoint
- Experience with Federal ERP (DAI, GFEBS, G-Invoicing or similar)
- Ability to work responsibly and independently with minimal direct supervision
- Demonstrated experience working successfully in a fast-paced, high-tempo headquarters environment
- Experience supporting the DoW (OUSW preferred) in a financial analyst capacity
Desired Skills- Proficiency in creating visual reporting material supporting executive-level briefings
- Familiarity with RMIC Program and Deliverables
- Experience working in DoW Comptroller division
BenefitsCATHEXIS offers competitive compensation packages to all eligible employees. Our goal is to provide a compensation package that reflects the value you bring to our team, is competitive with national average market rates, and promotes your financial security and personal well-being. The annual salary range for this role is $140,000 - $165,000. Please note that the salary information provided is a general guideline. CATHEXIS considers various factors in its final offer, including location, qualifications, experience, and skills.
- Performance Bonuses
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- 11 Federal Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Commute Benefits
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Program
- Community Outreach Initiatives
