FINANCIAL ANALYST (SME)

Interactive Process Technology - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Financial Analyst (SME) position at IPT Associates involves providing comprehensive financial analysis and support for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)). The role focuses on budget administration, financial management, and supporting the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process for various defense programs and projects. The analyst will work closely with government IT systems and assist in the preparation and review of budget submissions, ensuring compliance with defense financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis in support of OUSD(A&S) budget administration and financial management of assigned Programs, Projects, and Program Elements (PEs).
• Support all phases of Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Government (PPBE) activities for assigned programs, projects, and PEs.
• Analyze Service and Defense Agencies Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Program Budget Review (PBR) and President's Budget (PB) submissions.
• Review and analyze Defense appropriation and authorization documents to support quick reaction responses to programmatic and fiscal changes.
• Assist in the preparation, review, consolidation and coordination of issue papers based on Defense guidance.
• Provide inputs for A&S position on reports and studies highlighting budget irregularities or potential program issues.
• Support POM issue team meetings, issue development, drafting of documents, recommendations, position papers, and comments related to the PBR process.
• Assist in the development of budget submissions including Operations and Maintenance Documents, Research Development, Test and Evaluation Documents, and Procurement Documents.
• Generate, coordinate and consolidate comments and findings for OUSD(A&S) staff and leadership.
• Support budget development and execution for assigned PEs.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate the timing and sequence of actions and analysis required to integrate programs, projects, and PEs during all phases of the budget process.
• Prepare funding document approval requests utilizing automated Government Financial Management Systems.
• Communicate with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) financial personnel to resolve questions and issues necessary for fund document approval.
• Prepare detailed and summary monthly reports of all fund documents developed and approved by WHS by PE.
• Assist in the coordination and tracking of studies and report funds execution of assigned programs, projects, and PEs.
• Input and maintain entries to Governmental financial systems and assist in visual presentations of data and analytic results.
• Maintain proficiency in current fiscal and appropriations conventions and law.
• Prepare for and support formal program financial reviews per fiscal year.

Requirements

• Active Security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree required, or five additional years of federal or defense financial management experience in lieu of a degree
• 15 years of federal or defense financial management and budget experience
• Working knowledge of the DoD Financial Management Regulations
• Experience in preparing and tracking financial commitments, MIPRs, purchase requests, obligations, and expenditures
• Experience supporting the PPBE process, including preparing budget exhibits and forecasting
• Ability to create and maintain complex financial spreadsheets
• Experience with Government Financial Management systems such as Defense Acquisition Initiative, G-Invoicing, and others.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Defense Travel System
• Familiarity with WHS SharePoint Sub-Allotment Portal
• Knowledge of CAPE Program Budget Review Issue Nomination System

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
• Diverse working environment
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity