Business and Financial Analyst/ Journeyman

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra) provides logistics and program management, software and IT system development, and data science and analytics services to Department of Defense clients and Government Contracting Facility Security Officers. A disadvantaged, minority-owned small business with a proud history of hiring veterans, Sierra is a recipient of the HIRE Vets Medallion Award and VETS Indexes Employer Award.

About the role

Sierra is seeking a Journeyman Business and Financial Analyst to provide financial analysis and program management support for Navy programs. This contingent position supports the V Department and affiliated programs at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). The role is on-site in Dahlgren, Virginia and contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Leverage Government planning systems (Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (NERP), Navy Enterprise Planning System (NEPS), Integrated Business Planning and Execution System (IBPES)) to deliver accurate financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and budget execution support.
• Provide business and financial analysis to support Government financial accounts, projects, and organizational initiatives.
• Utilize NERP, NEPS, and IBPES to generate reports, conduct analysis, forecast budgets, track execution, and resolve financial issues.
• Process incoming funding to NSWCDD administrative officers and recommend allocation of financial resources.
• Provide timely funding status inputs and prepare required deliverables.
• Support preparation and justification of budget exhibits, financial briefings, and leadership presentations.
• Respond to financial and programmatic data calls in support of planning and execution.
• Compile and analyze funding documentation, amendments, and project progress reports, ensuring accuracy and traceability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• One (1) year of experience performing financial analysis
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, requisitioning, forecasting, and utilization of financial software (ERP preferred)
• Knowledge of DoD budget formulation, execution, and reporting processes
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Excel and SharePoint
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to work independently
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for financial reporting and presentation development
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship and able to obtain a security clearance

Preferred qualifications

• Direct experience supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Education reimbursement
• Voluntary insurance: short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 100% company-paid life + AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee assistance program