Financial Analyst Contract Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Financial Analyst to support a DoW Field Activity reporting to OUSW(R&E) at Ft. Belvoir. Virginia.

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 analysis in support of the organization's portfolio across the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
• Provide financial analysis 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
• Coordinate and support budget development, execution and tracking for designated 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, 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.
• Support 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.

Skills/Qualifications: The ideal candidate possesses expertise and experience in financial analysis. Specifically, the ideal candidate will be familiar with and have experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Defense Business Systems, such as Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI).

• Working knowledge of the DoW Financial Management Regulations and Defense Business Systems.
• Experience supporting Defense Acquisition Programs is desirable.
• Experience supporting OSW is preferred.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills. Must possess strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Self-motivated and self-monitoring, exceptional oral and written communications, and ability to multi-task. 
• Highly proficient in SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. 

 Location: Onsite at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia.

Education and Experience: This position requires a bachelor's degree, and at least five years of experience in defense financial management and budget.

Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use stairs without assistance.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000.00 to $120,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.