Financial Analyst

Overview

This role involves supporting the US Department of Homeland Security in a complex shared services environment focused on portfolio management and business management services across multiple programs, business lines, and component organizations. The position supports the development, implementation, modification, and sustainment of enterprise applications and IT systems.

The organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager, Senior Financial Manager, and clients with the development of cost models, contract budgets and forecasts, and financial tracking/reporting tools.
• Provide input into process improvements and standard operating procedures.
• Develop and maintain financial reports (e.g., Excel, Power BI) and perform data quality assurance/reviews.
• Support data management activities associated with the organization’s financial management requirements.
• Provide recommendations to project teams to promote best practices and alignment to organizational objectives.
• Collect and update internal project budgets based on guidance received.
• Support analysis and recommendations for project budget adjustments to address unanticipated changes in program operations or mission requirements.
• Support the Senior Financial Manager in meetings with platform service owners, product owners, and other organizational stakeholders to elicit requirements, develop initial project estimates, and establish project timelines and scope objectives.
• Understand individual and team roles; build solid relationships with team members; proactively seek and provide guidance, clarification, and feedback to less experienced staff.
• Provide general consulting support, including project management tasks, meeting facilitation, and ad hoc duties as needed.

Requirements

• At least five (5) years of experience in information technology.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience coordinating communication activities across teams.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written).
• Experience facilitating meetings and capturing minutes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with senior-level executives.
• Highly proficient in Excel, Teams, and SharePoint, with experience developing reports from financial and project systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of Federal budgeting & financial processes, acquisition life-cycle, contract management, and project reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting DHS HQ or other US Federal Agencies.
• Experience tracking and reporting project or program budgets execution.
• Experience developing project briefs and reports for non-technical audiences.
• Familiar with cost estimation and budget formulation methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• None listed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Location

• Remote