IT Financial Analyst (Remote)

$115,000 - $130,000/Yr

GovCIO - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Remote - Phoenix, AZ

About the position

GovCIO is seeking an IT Financial Analyst for the Veterans Health Administration Intake Team at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role involves gathering and evaluating cost information for software recommendations, collaborating closely with project managers and solutions architects during the estimation process. The position is fully remote, with core working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM ET.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written proposals, cost estimates, budgets, and updates for the technical packet and the project managers.
• Develop responses to budget and acquisition related data calls reporting requirements, and status reports such as status report of acquisitions and progress towards contract awards, status of funding obligations.
• Provide input to create standardized tools, templates, budget, and acquisition trackers to facilitate budget data responses to facilitate coverage other projects and PLs.
• Work proactively and independently to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Effectively create and maintain database tables, queries, and procedures, as required.
• Develop quantity-based estimates from partial information.
• Execute market research activities necessary to collect and analyze information about capabilities within the market to satisfy the stated business needs.
• Identifying and quantifying all cost factors involved software play recommendations.
• Using computer software to calculate cost estimates.
• Maintain knowledge of Federal budget rules and regulations.
• Function as part of an integrated team sharing products, best practices, and information across the portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline.
• 15 years of experience; 10 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Financial artifact, forecasting, and research-related experience.
• Understanding of responsibilities and policies associated with having access to financial data, including confidentiality.
• Experience developing and presenting executive-level reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with brevity and clarity.
• Ability to deliver on-time, meaningful outcomes, while coordinating multiple assignments, maintaining a positive attitude, and providing exemplary customer service.
• Proficient in MS Office with a focus on Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong math skills and above average computer skills.
• Critical thinking skills with ability to problem solve and make effective decisions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working as a contractor or an employee for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
• Experience with Jira, GitHub, or other applicable agile testing tools.
• Experience working in a consulting environment and understanding of client/customer relations.