Financial Analyst (#24-006 Secret Clearance)

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is seeking a Financial Analystto 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)).
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.
This is a hybrid position within the Washington, DC commuting area. On-site work with our government customer in the Mark Center of Alexandria, VA is anticipated to be one (1) day per month.
As a Financial Analyst, you will:

• Develop and apply your understanding of general mission/objectives of 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 PMs 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; participate in the defense of program budget execution.

QUALIFICATIONS
Clearance: An active DoD Secret clearance is required.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; business administration, finance, or accounting fields are preferred. Specialized experience may be waived in lieu of educational requirements.
Experience Required:

• Five (5) years' recent and relevant experience.
• Experience in funding disbursement processes.
• 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.
• DoD S&T financial management/support experience.
• Experience with DAI financial system.
• CDFM, CDFM-A, CGFM or other certification.