Financial Analyst

Overview

This role involves financial analysis and modeling to support organizational goals through forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and billing management. The Financial Analyst will optimize financial management processes by enhancing operational efficiency, transparency, and compliance with federal regulations. The position focuses on leveraging technology solutions to deliver actionable insights, modernize financial processes, and ensure audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Collect, synthesize, and analyze financial data to produce reports and actionable recommendations for management.
• Forecast project support levels impacting cost and revenue, prepare monthly performance reports, and explain variances.
• Assist in managing annual budgets for operating expenses.
• Drive adoption of advanced tools and platforms such as Power BI and Power Query to build dashboards and automate workflows.
• Participate in finance transformation initiatives to modernize operations and improve performance management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, ensuring alignment with federal financial policies and audit readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related field; degree requirement may be waived with four additional years of experience.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in financial analysis, budget formulation, and execution.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, problem-solving, and making recommendations to senior management.
• Hands-on experience with data analytics and automation applied to financial management.
• Strong knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust clearance; candidates with active Public Trust or Suitability are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL for data analysis and visualization.
• Experience applying AI tools to financial management use cases.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $98,000 to $163,000, dependent on skills, experience, security clearances, certifications, and organizational needs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid sick time and holidays, parental leave, 401(k) plan, life and disability insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Eligibility for discretionary variable incentive bonus.

Location & Travel

• Up to 10% travel required.

Clearance

• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance is required.