Must be able to transfer/maintain an Interim DoD Secret or DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Associate's with 2 years or High School with 4 years)
Experience in Financial or Management Discipline
Intermediate proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to work onsite 3 days a week and travel up to 10%
Responsibilities
Assist in collecting and analyzing POM program briefs
Capture, validate, and submit IT requirements for the FYDP
Support monthly CFO meetings and develop meeting minutes
Maintain communication with Site Activity Managers for program offices
Conduct detailed analysis of SEA 04 programs' financial execution
Track unfunded requirements and shortfalls
Prepare financial reports and briefing materials for management
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a high-performing team
Career advancement potential
Support for America's Navy
Onsite work at the Navy Yard in Washington D.C. three days a week
Engagement in meaningful financial management tasks
Full Job Description
Position Description & Qualifications
We're seeking a dynamic and experienced candidate to serve as a Navy Financial Analyst supporting the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Industrial Operations Directorate (SEA 04). In this role, you will work onsite at the Navy Yard in Washington D.C. three days per week.
This position is contingent upon your ability to transfer and maintain a DoD Interim Secret level clearance
In this role you will:
Assist in collecting, analyzing and consolidating POM program briefs into a POM Briefing notebook and perform cross-program analysis; extract POM issues from program briefings. POM Briefing and Issue Notebook updated annually.
For each budget cycle (3 times per year), assist in identifying all SEA 04 funding lines and display in a SEA 04 Financial Summary document by appropriation, organization and by Program Office code. Summarize the SEA 04 funding in a booklet, providing laminated copies for SEA 04 leadership.
With appropriate technical oversight from SEA 04 officials, for each budget cycle (3 times per year) capture, validate and submit all IT requirements throughout the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP). Conduct detailed reviews and ensure all financial aspects of the IT budget are understood and are accurate before signing the SEA 04 Statement of Compliance.
Support monthly Chief Financial Officer (CFO) meetings with SEA 04 Business Financial Manager (BFM) community to discuss latest news, important financial information, and identify issues affecting the BFM community.
Develop and provide meeting minutes and deliver to CFO.
Support the CFO as the liaison between SEA 04 program offices and the NEPS project office.
Maintain communication with Site Activity Managers (SAMs) for each program office.
Assist in performing detailed analysis of SEA 04 programs' financial execution and develop material to support regular CFO finance meetings with Leadership.
Work with SEA 04 program offices with funding lines below Navy Comptroller Office of Budget (FMB) benchmarks to capture plans to meet thresholds.
Unfunded Requirements/Shortfalls Tracking: Assist in maintainingcurrent statusof all known execution year unfunded requirements and shortfalls in the SEA 04 Unfunded Requirements Tracker.
Meet with program offices to obtain details, respond to leadership questions, and work with relevant stakeholders to identify and secure available funds to mitigate the shortfalls.
Support management of the execution of the annual SEA 04 Cost of Doing Business (COB) as well as the SEA 04's COB. Assist in tracking COB execution status throughout the fiscal year and retain copies of funding documents and various back up information.
Assist in maintaining COB Budget spreadsheet by adjusting, accordingly.
Assist in collecting financial information and prepare briefing slides/presentation materials for the financial management portion of the Corporate Execution Review.
Provides required data and assistance to program managers and staff in developing budget and program planning summaries.
Assists with execution of the current-year budget, including analyzing needs, recommending modifications, and making allotments.
Checks the accuracy and adequacy of budget justification data submitted in support of estimates or allotment requests.
Develops, prepares, and revises annual and multi-year budget estimates for assigned programs or organizations.
Reviews and analyzes budget submissions for accuracy, sufficiency, and compliance with NAVSEA and DOD policy as well as ensures compliance with appropriations law, internal controls, and financial management policies.
Independently monitors budget execution, obligations, expenditures, and burn rates across multiple fund sources.
Recommends adjustments to spending plans, reprogramming actions, and funding allocations based on trends and emerging needs.
Conducts complex analyses involving historical data, cost trends, and operational requirements to inform leadership decisions.
Prepares recurring and special financial reports, briefing materials, and data summaries for management.
Serves as a key advisor to program managers, providing guidance on budget processes, financial policies, and prioritization of resources.
Interprets financial regulations and provides recommendations on improving budget planning and execution practices.
Ensures financial documentation is accurate and audit ready.
Supports internal control reviews, audits, and corrective actions.
Develops or refines spreadsheets, tracking tools, and databases for budget oversight.
Provides required data and assistance to program managers and staff in developing budget and program planning summaries.
Assists with execution of the current-year budget, including analyzing needs, recommending modifications, and making allotments.
Checks the accuracy and adequacy of budget justification data submitted in support of estimates or allotment requests.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Must be able to transfer/maintain an Interim DoD Secret or DoD Secret clearance
U.S. citizenship
A Bachelor's degree
Or an Associate's Degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of BA Degree
Or a High School Diploma/GED and minimum 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
Experience and/or familiarity in a Financial or Management Discipline or similar/related experience within professional setting or schooling
Experience creating presentations, Intermediate level experience with PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to work onsite 3 days a week
Ability to travel up to 10%
Additional Desired Experience and Skills:
Experience in all aspects of DoD/DoN Procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process) and DOD acquisition processes encompassing Naval Ship new construction, modernization and Navy C4I programs
Experience using the Navy Enterprise Resource Planning System (N-ERP)
Experience with program or financial management support in a government contracting environment
Experience with the DON Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) processes
Take this opportunity to join a high-performing team, advance your career, and make a real difference supporting America's Navy. Join the Serco team today!
About Serco
Serco Group plc is a British company providing public services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The company has four divisions: Health, Justice and Immigration, Transport, and Defence, and operates across the UK and Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Serco primarily provides public services to governments, including the operation of prisons and hospitals, defence and aerospace services, and transport services. The company also provides IT and consultancy services to the public sector. Serco has been involved in a number of controversies, including allegations of overcharging the UK government and mismanagement of contracts.
