Senior Financial Analyst

Wittenberg-Weiner Consulting - Alexandria, VA

Full-time - Senior

Alexandria, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

WWC Global is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E) on a fully funded contract. The role involves managing budget submissions, analyzing financial trends, and ensuring compliance with the DoD's financial processes. The analyst will play a crucial role in preparing documentation for budget proposals and program evaluations, while also supporting the execution of DoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the OUSD(R&E) in developing the Program Objectives Memorandum and Budget Estimate Submission.
• Managing internal OUSD(R&E) budget reviews and change/budget proposals.
• Reviewing budget submission entries in Excel and applicable databases.
• Developing and reviewing detailed budget justification material (R-Forms, P-Forms, etc.).
• Preparing analysis and evaluations of the effectiveness of programs/operations.
• Analyzing financial and budgetary trends.
• Reviewing statements of work and required funding documents for approved OUSD(R&E) projects.
• Monitoring and supporting DoD program execution, including submission of required documentation for funding release.
• Following up on distribution of funding and monitoring obligation and disbursement rates for funded projects.
• Documenting annual expenditures and preparing required documentation to support the DoD PPBE process.
• Preparing and participating in Mid-Year reviews and other PPBE meetings as required.
• Assisting OUSD(R&E) in identifying baseline financial processes and designing target financial and business processes.
• Processing financial and budgetary actions in the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system.
• Assisting in preparing audit readiness documentation.
• Executing and following-up on all budgetary data calls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Current, active Secret security clearance.
• Ten (10) years of experience in financial analysis within the Department of Defense.
• Direct experience working within the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI).
• Demonstrated experience in all phases of the DOD PPBE processes.
• Working knowledge of POM and Budget Estimate submissions within the DoD.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice-to-haves

• Direct experience working within the OUSD R&E.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance