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* Position is Eligible for Remote / Work from Home Opportunity*
Department: Finance
Telecommuting Eligible: Yes
Job Grade: E10
As a condition of employment, physical work location must be in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
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Job Title
Financial Analyst
Job Summary
The Financial Analyst is responsible for the development, analysis, and execution of budgets, proposals, and cost estimates including, but not limited to, annual operating budgets, federal and state government contract-based proposals, contract pricing change requests, and commercial pricing. This position collaborates with company leaders to provide financial insight and assists in the development of forecasts to fulfill both internal and external requirements. This position analyzes financial data, identifies and researches variances and potential areas of concerns, and presents the results to various levels of leadership and internal/external customers. This position creates financial models to support organizational decision making.
Essential Functions
Key Duties/Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Prepares financial forecasts for company leaders and internal/external customers.
• Evaluates historical and current financial data to understand the company's financial status and to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Initiates and facilitates meetings regularly with various levels of management within the organization to review discrepancies between forecasts and actual costs incurred.
• Prepares monthly spreadsheets and presentations about past and current budget statuses in conjunction with forecasting updates and new variances found.
• Analyzes financial information investigating anomalies and variances to identify potential areas of concern across all lines of business.
• Creates financial models to facilitate organizational strategic decision making and provides support for leadership.
• Recognizes financial trends and provides insight to appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborates with leadership to provide financial guidance, education, and technical assistance with cost analysis, resource allocation, and budget preparation.
• Prepares and finalizes requested financial reporting for government contracts and other internal and external customers ensuring all deliverable timeframes are met.
• Prepares and presents cost impacts for potential projects.
• Ensures all data and reports are documented and retained for audit purposes.
• Interprets and completes requests for proposals (RFP) on behalf of the organization, prices for federal and state government contracts, private contracts, and modification to current contracts.
• Researches and analyzes data to provide descriptive and predictive analytical insights, develop necessary documentation, and translate these outcomes for internal and external customers to build and/or improve processes.
• Develops, formats, and communicates results in a manner that meets the needs of stakeholders.
• Assists in identifying, compiling, and providing key metrics in order to provide complete reports for forecasting analysis.
• Regularly provides expertise and counsel to internal and/or external customers.
• Interprets and synthesizes data based on facts and expertise.
• Easily shifts workload to accommodate for unexpected new assignments that are time sensitive.
• Ability to research and analyze business patterns from data.
• Ability to prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to present information effectively with recommendations to management.

Non-Essential Duties and Functions

• Other duties as assigned
• May cross train in other accounting functions to provide backup support

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field OR equivalent work experience
• 3 years' experience in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Significant analytical skills needed to review actual, historical, and forward trending costs

Preferred Qualifications
Above requirements and the following:

• Government contracting, cost accounting, or financial intelligence system experience
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Accounting certification
• Ability to work under pressure with tight timelines

Environment and Cognitive/Physical Demands

• Office Environment
• Ability to read, hear, speak, keyboard, reason, communicate effectively and problem solve
• Requires prolonged sitting and telephone use
• Requires the use of office equipment such as computer terminals, telephones, copiers and printers
• Infrequent lifting to 15 pounds
• Infrequent stooping

Segregation of Duties
Every employee is responsible to perform their duties and responsibilities in accordance with Noridian values, policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Segregation of Duties Principles, HIPAA, Security and Privacy, CMS requirements, the Noridian Compliance Program and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Statement of Other Duties
This document describes the essential functions, requirements, and responsibilities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Employees may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description and may be required to perform any task requested by the supervisor or management.
Total Rewards Package:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Voluntary Insurance Plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k and Company Match, Company-paid Life Insurance, Education Assistance Program, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Increasing PTO Accrual Plan, Medical/Parental/Disability Leave, Workers Compensation, Retiree Benefits, Severance Package, Employee Assistance Program, Financial and Health Wellness Benefits, Casual Dress, Open Office Setting, and Online Learning System.
CMS Access Compliance and Regulation Contingency Statement
Some positions require compliance with (i) federal and agency specific regulations and related clauses included in Noridian's prime contracts with the Government, (ii) background checks, and (iii) eligibility for a government-issued identification card.
An employee in this position may be required to possess a "Federal Identification Card" (Federal ID) as a condition of employment. Federal ID's may include one of the following: Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable (PIV-I) card, a Local-Based Physical Access Card issued by CMS, or a Local-Based Physical Access Card issued by another Federal agency and approved by CMS. Obtaining a Federal ID and continued eligibility for this position may require the successful completion of a Federal Background Investigation performed by the Federal Government and a residency requirement that you have lived in the United States at least three out of the last five years. Failure to obtain a Federal ID may result in the removal from the position or termination of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Below is the salary range for potential new hires.
Salary Range: The pay range for this position is $45,321.96 - $68,579.00 per year. The base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
Other Compensation: Incentive Plan & Lifestyle Benefit
This job will be closed 08/19/2026 at 8:00AM CST. No further applications will be considered.
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