Financial Analyst (#22-051)

Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide resource analysis, budget execution and formulation, financial management, and related PPBE support for DoD RDT&E programs within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Office of the Deputy Director for Research, Technology, and Laboratories (RT&L) and the Director for Science and Technology (S&T).

Our financial analysts are regularly relied upon by government program and resource managers to maintain cognizance of program budgets from inception through completion, assist in the development, documentation, and execution of program plans, and provide recommendations for improving financial performance in relation to departmental and programmatic goals.

On-site work with our government customer in the Pentagon, Arlington, VA is anticipated. Telework options within the Washington, DC area are available.

As a Financial Analyst, you will:

• Develop understanding of general mission/objectives of the RT&L and S&T programs.
• Maintain cognizance of program budgets from inception to close-out.
• Coordinate and distribute funding documentation according to the program plan; reconcile the planned budget with actual execution.
• Receive and relay fiscal updates, facilitate the collection and presentation of data and information, analyze budgetary trends, and identify risks within cost, schedule, and programmatic parameters.
• Provide support in the development and edit of budget justification exhibits (i.e., R2 narratives) and related material for the Department’s POM/BES and PBR submissions to OSD.
• Identify unfunded requirements (UFRs) and assist with offset recommendations for budgetary shortfalls.
• Prepare spend plans, initiate and distribute funding documents, maintain budget detail to satisfy Departmental reporting requirements, monitor obligation and expenditure progress, and develop recommendations for improving fiscal performance of the programs.
• Document financial status and success in relation to goals of the program and target Comptroller benchmarks.
• Develop reports and briefings for use by senior executives and program managers with internal and external audiences, including OSD leadership, members of Congress, and others.
• Attend regular meetings, briefings, and program reviews; relay PPBE milestones and progress of the programs; participate in the defense of program budget execution.

Financial Analyst Qualifications:

Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance is required.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting is preferred. Degree requirement may be waived in lieu of significant recent and relevant work experience: minimum 5 years’ experience active-duty military working financial activities or minimum 10 years’ experience working DoD or industry financial activities.

Experience Required:

• Knowledge of the DoD PPBE process and budgetary terms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Experience Preferred:

• Demonstrated success in positions where no pre-existing processes existed.
• Relevant financial management experience in support of DoD programs.
• Experience with DAI financial system.
• CDFM, CDFM-A, CGFM or other certification.

As required by Executive Order 14042, Federal contractor employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before starting employment with Strategic Analysis, Inc.