Financial Analyst

Overview

This position requires an active Top Secret clearance to start and is restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Candidates must provide documentation verifying citizenship or permanent resident status.

The Financial Analyst SME II provides analytical and financial management support to Army programs by reviewing, reconciling, and reporting on financial data across multiple systems. The role ensures the accuracy and integrity of commitments, obligations, and disbursements while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and audit readiness standards. The analyst utilizes systems such as GFEBS and other financial tools to identify discrepancies, resolve financial issues, and support data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced government environment.

Responsibilities

• Export, organize, analyze, and consolidate large volumes of financial data to support reporting and decision-making
• Provide financial support using GFEBS and other Army financial systems
• Review, analyze, and interpret financial documents and reports against established metrics and controls
• Analyze commitments, obligations, and disbursements for accuracy using GFEBS ERP and BI tools
• Research and resolve Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs) and Unmatched Transactions (UMTs), coordinating with DFAS for corrections to Lines of Accounting (LOA)
• Coordinate with DFAS, DCMA, Contracting Officers, and Budget Analysts to resolve financial discrepancies across systems
• Utilize financial and contracting systems (e.g., SOMARDS, MOCAS, EDA, WAWF, SDW) to research and reconcile financial and contracting actions
• Support financial reporting, research, and documentation for special projects and ad hoc requests
• Ensure financial data accuracy and support audit readiness initiatives
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders to support informed decision-making
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or federal financial management
• Experience analyzing and managing large financial datasets
• Hands-on experience with GFEBS (ERP and BI) for financial analysis and reporting
• Experience reviewing commitments, obligations, and disbursements for accuracy
• Experience researching and resolving ULOs and UMTs
• Experience coordinating with DFAS, DCMA, contracting officers, and budget analysts
• Familiarity with financial and contracting systems such as SOMARDS, MOCAS, EDA, WAWF, and SDW
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate results effectively
• Active Top Secret clearance required to start
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated starting salary range: $110,000 - $120,000, commensurate with experience
• Full-time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits (subject to change)

Location

Position supports Army programs; specific location details to be provided during the hiring process.

Additional Information

• This role requires U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status due to government contract restrictions.
• Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
• Employment consideration is provided without regard to protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
• Many job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.