Financial Analyst

Company: Scientific Research Corporation
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position supports the Resource Manager (RM) for the Prototypes and Experiments Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering with an annual budget of approximately $500M. Under limited supervision, assists in resource management and performs accounting activities related to conducting and documenting financial analysis projects and applying Government financial standards, policies, concepts, practices, and methods. Supports professional analysis in the areas of budgeting and reporting at the Office of the Secretary of Defense Program Element, portfolio, and project levels. Leads Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) generation and processing for TRMC investment programs. Reviews and analyzes financial reports and data for accuracy and identifies, reports, and corrects errors as required. Works with the CFO and program managers to ensure funding of programs is properly maintained. Supports the budget formulation for Program Objective Memorandum (POM) inputs. Conducts review of program manager developed spend plans in support of POM initiatives. Monitors contracts executed and supported by the government for financial compliance. The contractor shall have knowledge of Governmental financial activity systems, such as, but not limited to: Core Financials (CF), Enterprise Business Accountability System (EBAS), Execution Management System (EMS), G-INVOICE, Defense Agencies Initiative financial management tools, the Cognos Reporting tool and the Comptroller Exhibits for R-2s website. Summarizes and reports to management on overall financial execution and financial position as required. Produces monthly trend reports and supports internal and external audits as required.

Must be capable of:

• Providing financial budgetary and contract support to perform statistical analysis to formulate analytical reports for senior leadership
• Applying concepts of budget, program principles, policies, procedures, concepts, standards, terminology, and knowledge of the financial management and business operation systems of the organization
• Reviewing, allocating, or managing acquisition resources while providing expert advice on contract administration.
• Supporting the program in all the services found in a programming or comptroller shop to include planning, programming, budgeting, executing (PPBE)
• Providing funding, forecasting, programming, budget information, execution status and funds reconciliation, following the PPBE process, using the requested Financial Management tools and systems
• Monitoring and reporting the status of approved, deferred, and released funds
• Documenting, monitoring, collecting, collating, annotating and promulgating obligation/expenditure rates of committed funds
• Maintaining cognizance of various program funds and provide financial information and obligation/expenditure performance graphs for senior leadership review
• Contributing to the development of program and budget submissions (i.e. Issue Papers, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Documents (R-DOCs) and Research and Development Descriptive Summaries (R-2s) and Program Office Memorandum (POMs) inputs
• Preparing Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRS), Sub- Allocations and Inter-Agency Agreement funding documents, maintain cordial and respectful email and telephone relations with multiple Government and non-governmental points of contact throughout the DoD, Government and Industry
• Providing technical assistance within the task order scope, interpreting specifications, statement of work, and performance work statements

MINIMUM SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum five (5) years' prior directly relevant experience
• Keen understanding of federal government budget/accounting systems, processes, procedures, and regulations
• Federal financial database familiarity
• Past participation in, or exposure to, internal controls documentation
• Strong analytic, administrative, communication, computer, and organizational skills
• Solid financial and planning skills

DESIRED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Team oriented
• Self-motivated; proactive
• Strong analytical skills/attention to detail
• Able to efficiently use Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel and DAI accounting software
• DoD/Service/Agency/National Capital Region work experience

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact srchr@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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