Financial Analyst

Overview

A federal government contracting business is seeking a full-time Financial Analyst to support the Institute of Security Governance (ISG) located in Monterey, California, with remote support options. ISG manages and executes institutional capacity-building programs under the direction of the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) and Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).

Responsibilities

• Track finances related to the day-to-day execution of the budget
• Develop professional relationships with ISG stakeholders to understand needs and requirements
• Provide summaries of reconciled funds using Excel or other systems utilized by ISG
• Utilize government and commercial tracking tools such as Defense Agency Initiative (DAI), SharePoint, and Power BI
• Support Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) CFR and G-TSCMIS budget estimation submissions and recommend changes to align with published technical standards
• Monitor program costs by country, number of engagements, duration, and activity or project to ensure programs meet targets
• Track current year program obligations and fund execution including purchases, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPR), travel costs, contractor, and Federally Funded Research and Development Corporation (FFRDC) expenses; communicate updates to ISG leadership
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure contract coverage is funded and requested to support overall Institutional Capacity Building (ICB) efforts

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with government accounting operations, policies, procedures, and systems
• Experience with Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) budget cycle activities
• General knowledge of fiscal law and Department of Defense (DoD) appropriations
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related discipline from an accredited college/university; or Associate degree plus 4 years of relevant experience
• Current Secret Security clearance or ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance or interim prior to start
• Experience in finance and accounting compliance procedures, developing and implementing tools to track revenue and expenditures, forecasting budgets for events and programs
• Familiarity with Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system or similar financial systems

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Comfortable using PC and Macintosh platforms, printers, scanners, and facsimile machines

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical and dental care
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• Additional financial protection benefits

Equal Opportunity

The employer provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Retaliation against employees exercising rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws is prohibited. Preference is given to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with relevant expertise are highly encouraged to apply.

Location

Monterey, California (CA) with remote support options