Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to the Office of Secretary of Defense within the Department of Defense (DoD). This position will work with a team to perform financial management and budget support for programs that are assigned to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition and Sustainment, Industrial Base Policy (OUSD(A&S)/ IBP) for oversight and/or execution. The ideal candidate... more details
Senior Financial Analyst
Job LocationsUS-VA-Alexandria
Job ID
2024-4453
Category
Finance
Type
Full-Time Salaried
Company
Nakupuna Consulting
Overview
Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to the Office of Secretary of Defense within the Department of Defense (DoD). This position will work with a team to perform financial management and budget support for programs that are assigned to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition and Sustainment, Industrial Base Policy (OUSD(A&S)/IBP) for oversight and/or execution. The ideal candidate has significant DoD financial management experience to include in-depth familiarity with the PPBE process and Defense Business Systems.
Responsibilities
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Provide financial management and analytical support to IBP staff, leadership, and Assistant Secretary of Defense for IBP (ASD/IBP)
Provide analysis in support of IBP offices and activities’ financial management of assigned Programs, Projects, and Program Elements (PEs)
Coordinate, support, and analyze Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Budget Estimate Submission (BES), Program Budget Review (PBR) and President’s Budget (PB) submissions for assigned activities, programs, projects, and PEs
Coordinate and support budget development, execution and tracking for designated IBP budget accounts
Support preparation of budget exhibits for assigned programs, projects, and PEs for each organization
Assemble and validate all contract, program, and cost estimate information and upload requisite supporting documentation into Government systems to enable fund document approval
Draft and process Purchase Requests, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs – 448s and 448-2s), DD 1144 and Treasury Forms 7600 A/B Interagency Agreements, and other funding documents
Track and report the funds execution of assigned programs, projects, and PEs, including sub-allocations, commitments, obligations, and expenditures
Prepare detailed and summary monthly reports. Brief funds status at the office level at least monthly, addressing commitment, obligation, and expenditure rates, burn rates, funding levels, current budget-related tasks, and issues/concerns
Communicate with appropriate Government personnel to identify program issues impacting budget execution, and prepare for and support formal program financial reviews, including the Service Requirements Review Board process
Support the Dormant Account Review Quarterly process, identifying unliquidated obligations (ULOs) and performing the necessary coordination and financial transactions to de-obligate ULOs
Liaise with stakeholders to resolve payment and invoicing issues
Develop reports, spreadsheets, presentation material, and prepare drafts of official correspondence as required
Assist with budget exhibit preparation and review, including OP-5 narratives and OP-5 Stubs (O&M), budget reclamas, and R2/3/4 Exhibits (RDT&E)
Support the IBP’s financial and acquisition Management Internal Controls and Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness compliance. Integrate internal controls into the supported offices’ financial and acquisition management processes
Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications: The ideal candidate possesses expertise and experience in DoD financial management. Specifically, the ideal candidate will be familiar with and have experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Demonstrated experience supporting programming and budgeting processes, such as preparing budget exhibits and forecasting.
Demonstrated experience in preparing and tracking financial commitments, MIPRs, purchase requests, obligations, and expenditures.
Demonstrated experience in financial metrics analysis, planning, and presentation in support of OSD senior leadership (USD, ASD, DASD level).
Experience in procedures, operations, and guidance preparation.
Must have strong experience with Defense Business Systems, such as Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), CAPE Program Budget Review, and SNaP-IT.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills. Must possess strong numerical and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated capabilities in researching, collecting, and synthesizing large and complex datasets or databases and a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Takes initiative and exercises personal accountability for achieving high quality outcomes. Responds promptly to customer needs.
Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills. Ability to create and maintain complex financial spreadsheets.
Education and Experience:
10 or more years of relevant experience and a Master’s degree is required. Experience can substitute for an advanced degree.
Experience in defense financial management and budget. Working knowledge of the DoD Financial Management Regulations and Defense Business Systems.
Experience supporting Defense Acquisition Program and Portfolio analysis is desirable.
Experience supporting OSD is preferred.
Certified Defense Financial Manager certification and/or Certified Government Financial Manager certification is preferred.
Clearance: This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.
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