Business and Financial Analyst
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Develop, prepare, and manage program budgets including POM submissions, spend plans, and obligation forecasts. Coordinate funding actions by drafting Purchase Requisitions, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests, and Direct Charge transactions. Monitor fund execution, track contract status, and facilitate fiscal year-end close to ensure 100% obligation of expiring funds. Conduct detailed financial analyses to identify trends, variances, and risks, then prepare reports and briefings for leadership. Support Contracting Officer Representatives by analyzing contractor reports and facilitating communication for contract actions. Ensure compliance with DoD financial regulations and policies while providing accurate data for audits and reviews. Collaborate with program managers, technical leads, and external customers to align financial plans with program objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in budget analysis, financial management, or related roles, preferably within the DoD or federal government
- Demonstrated experience with DoD financial systems, including General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)
- Experience preparing and submitting PRs, MIPRs, and DC transactions
- Proven ability to monitor funds execution and create financial reports
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualization)
- Familiarity with financial management tools and software used in DoD environments
- Strong understanding of DoD financial regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR)
- Knowledge of appropriations, funding types, and fiscal law principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences
- Ability to manage diverse workloads of complex and priority projects without supervision
- Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills
- Must have a current driver's license
- Travel: 20%
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in financial management, budget analysis, or related roles within the DoD
- Certification in financial management or related areas (e.g., Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), DoD Financial Management Certification)
- Familiarity with rapid acquisition or prototyping programs and their unique financial requirements
- In-depth understanding of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
- Ability to provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior analysts, as required
- Ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to improve financial processes and program outcomes
- Experience using data visualization and advanced analytics tools
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