Senior Financial Analyst - Defense Budget and Process Specialist

Watermark Risk Management International - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst - Defense Budget and Process Specialist at Watermark Risk Management is responsible for providing budget analysis and resolving complex issues related to the Department of Defense (DoD) budgeting and financial regulations. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes, stakeholder relationships, and the ability to perform extensive analysis and research on financial matters. The position emphasizes the importance of integrity, ethics, and communication in all actions, aligning with the company's core values.

Responsibilities

• Gain a quick understanding of the unique program business processes and establish relationships with stakeholders
• Perform extensive analysis and research on business process errors/failures and resolve them
• Document procedures identified and train others on steps in resolving complex matters
• Review policy and recommend changes/improvements to the business process
• Understand and communicate DoD budgeting and financial regulations
• Perform budget execution involving annual and multi-year direct and reimbursable Air Force and DoD appropriations
• Oversee, update, track, and reconcile financial and budget execution information
• Obtain, compile, and summarize information for use by others
• Make daily decisions concerning tracking of financial transactions and recommend solutions to complex budget problems
• Use automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Five (5) years' experience performing analyses in various finance and accounting functions such as Budget Formulation, Budget Justification, Budget Execution and Tracking/Review
• Five (5) years of experience using a federal financial/accounting system, preferably with updating accounts, records, reports, and controls
• Three (3) years of experience working in an SAP environment
• Possess a high degree of initiative requiring minimal supervision
• Experience producing professional and accurate reports and documents
• Exhibit knowledge and skill in budget related laws, regulations, methods, etc. to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
• Experience performing extensive analysis and research on business process errors/failures, to include integrated business/process resolutions
• Develop solutions for process breakdowns and present the findings
• Demonstrate strong Microsoft Office skills, especially with MS Excel and MS Word

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Momentum Financials
• Seven (7) or more years of experience using a federal financial/accounting system, preferably with updating accounts, records, reports, and controls
• Experience using advanced features of MS Word and MS Excel

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• Ample paid leave
• Free employee assistance program
• Competitive 401k savings plan