Senior Financial Analyst
$140,000–$180,000 year
On-siteDistrict of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct complex cost estimation, budget development, and funding analysis for Military Construction and Installation Communication Grid initiatives. Develop and validate project cost estimates, support Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution processes, and prepare documentation for Program Objective Memorandum submissions and congressional justifications. Perform detailed cost analyses, forecast funding requirements, and collaborate with program managers to ensure alignment with Department of War policies. Maintain compliance with federal financial policies while assisting in the preparation of decision packages and data calls for external reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or cost estimation for federal, defense, or infrastructure programs
- Active Secret clearance required
- Demonstrated experience with MILCON funding, budgeting, and cost validation processes
- Strong knowledge of DoW and Marine Corps financial policies, PPB&E process, POM package development, and congressional justification requirements
- Expertise in project cost estimation, construction funding analysis, and budget forecasting
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and financial modeling tools
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex financial data to senior leadership
- Extensive experience in translating stakeholder requirements into executable solutions
- Experience with Congressional reporting requirements
- Congressional staff experience, especially with appropriations
- Experience with DoW organizational structure and correspondence processes
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, is a plus
- Experience supporting Marine Corps MILCON programs or other DoW construction programs, is a plus
- Knowledge of financial management systems used in federal and defense programs, is a plus
- Experience preparing and presenting budget and cost information to senior stakeholders, including congressional staff, is a plus
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