Senior Financial Analyst - Science and Technology

Job Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of the Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate Submission for R&E.
• Manage internal R&E budget reviews and change/budget proposals.
• Manage and review budget submission entries in Excel and the applicable databases.
• Develop and review detailed budget justification material (R-Forms, P-Forms, etc.).
• Prepare analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and operations.
• Prepare documents and briefings for review and use by DoW leadership.
• Review required funding documentation for approved OUSW(R&E) projects.
• Maintain oversight of DoW program execution, including submission of required documentation for release of funding; follow up on distribution of funding, monitoring of obligation and disbursement rates for funded projects, and documentation of annual expenditures.
• Support the preparation of required documentation to support the DoW PPBE process, such as Research and Development Descriptive Summary (R1-R4), Program and Budget Issue Papers, and support documentation for Program Decision Memorandum.
• Participate in Mid-Year Reviews and other PPBE meetings as required.
• Assist in identifying baseline financial processes and designing target financial and business processes and procedures.
• Execute and follow-up on all budgetary data calls.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active SECRET clearance. TS/SCI preferred. Ability to obtain a TS/SCI required to maintain employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or finance and at least ten (10) years of experience; OR Masters and eight (8) years of experience.
• Experience supporting senior financial management and budget execution.
• Experience leading and directing a diverse team to high-performance outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to include PowerPoint, Work, Access, and Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of funding execution processes, DoW organization, and structure (particularly R&D structure of the Office of the Secretary of War, Military Services, and Combatant Commands).
• Strong leadership competencies including advanced interpersonal skills with experience in leading teams and fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence and alignment with customer and organizational goals.

Target Salary Range

$120,001 - $160,000.