Senior Business and Financial Analyst

About the Role

Sierra is seeking a Business & Financial Analyst to provide financial analysis and program management support for Navy programs. This contingent position will support the V Department and affiliated programs in other Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). This is an on-site role located in Dahlgren, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Minimum of seven (7) years' experience performing financial analysis with experience in financial reporting, budgeting, requisitioning, forecasting, and utilization of ERP financial software
• Knowledge of DoD budget formulation, execution, and reporting processes
• High level of proficiency of Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Excel and SharePoint
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• US Citizenship
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for financial reporting and presentation development
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship and be 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 such as: 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