Financial Analyst

Role overview

Duties and responsibilities

• Gather and analyze financial and project data using approved systems and applications, including ERP, DTS, EDW, PET, TAAT, and NEPS.
• Apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to financial metrics, account balancing, and transaction accuracy reviews.
• Review transaction lists for accuracy, trends, and anomalies.
• Enter data into approved DoD systems, including ERP, PET, and TAAT, and online collaboration tools.
• Research historical financial data and forecast quarterly and annual spending.
• Compare planned and actual expenditures and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Create metrics, flow charts, and reports to support program and project decisions.
• Use Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, and Power BI, to analyze data and present findings.
• Provide bid and proposal support when requested; perform other related duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Current Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one, with a T3 background investigation; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Typically requires 1–2 years of financial analysis or accounting experience, including ERP/DoD systems, transaction review, forecasting, and reporting.
• Basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; problem-solving and strong time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred qualifications

• An active Secret clearance is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics from an accredited university is preferred.

Physical requirements

Compensation and benefits

• Expected hourly rate is $30–$39, based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, training, and certifications.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance; 401(k); paid time off and holidays; an employee assistance program; and continuing education reimbursement.

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