Senior Program Analyst/Financial Analyst IV

About the role

The Senior Program/Financial Analyst supports the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, VA. At AVIAN, we prioritize talent and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level financial/program analyst support to ONR
• Train junior financial analysts
• Review Purchase Requests (PRs)
• Act as a leader across the analyst team
• Contribute to departmental financial reports
• Support the Business Financial Manager (BFM)
• Perform financial analysis for various funds and funding sources
• Prepare and research funding documents within NERP and PPS
• Track commitments, obligations, and expenditures of funding
• Resolve issues related to NERP Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) funding
• Develop presentations or reports for speaker presentations and Department of Navy higher echelon briefings
• Draft funding documents and Purchase Requests (PRs)
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of financial data
• Assist in developing program improvements
• Maintain Program Officer’s and/or Department’s financial execution status
• Prepare financial management “phasing plans”
• Support program officers and other government personnel
• Respond to various data calls related to ONR-sponsored projects
• Book conference rooms and coordinate off-site events
• Attend meetings/program reviews, compile information for lessons learned, assist program officer(s) by registering attendees, distributing workshop information, developing supporting documents, and providing administrative support
• Prepare agendas, minutes, and other administrative support documents as needed
• Occasionally travel for Conus and Oconus activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 10 years of experience with Government financial and budget cycles (or a combination of a minimum of 15 years of experience and a high school degree)
• Experience with Government financial systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Hybrid work environment with 2x onsite and 3x telework

Qualifications

• Prior experience with Navy ERP or similar DoD accounting software
• Experience managing complex S&T program financials
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) and/or other cost analysis
• Knowledge of government planning, forecasting, program budgeting, funding, and execution monitoring
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in PowerPoint and associated graphics and presentation development software