Financial and Budget Analyst

Avid Core is seeking a mid-level Financial and Budget Analyst/Project Management Specialist with strong financial analysis experience to support a federal government client in Washington, D.C. We’re looking for a passionate, detail-oriented person interested in supporting an international global security program.

The position offers hybrid work flexibility, working from a home location and client location with the expectation of attending meetings at the client site in D.C. as required.

To Apply: Submit resumes and cover letters through this posting. Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until May 1, 2024.

Avid Core is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for our open positions and to join our bench of talented professionals. People of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to join the Avid Core team.

Salary Range: $85,000-$125,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the federal client with financial analysis and program management
• Supports the tracking of all funds related to program execution pertaining to the annual spend plan
• Drafts financial reports as needed
• Develops and improves current Business Processes
• Conducts burn rate analysis and tracking of expected costs
• Supports the planning and execution of acquisition activities in support of the Directorate, while managing within established cost, schedule, and performance thresholds
• Supports the program’s acquisition project lifecycle processes and artifacts to ensure all requirements for the program have been met in accordance with the spend plan
• Supports efforts to track cost, schedule, performance, and risk management
• Supports the development of program out-year budgets
• Assists with updating and maintaining cost estimates and related documentation
• Carries out other responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Qualifications/Skills: 

• 5+ years of financial and budget experience supporting a Federal Agency
• Proficiency with the full Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint)
• Exceptional editing and financial data analysis skills to ensure deliverables submitted to the client for final approval are error-free
• Experience with WebEx, Zoom, and other virtual meeting platforms
• Knowledge of SAP, Maximo, TRIRIGA, or other similar programs supporting federal agencies
• Ability to obtain public trust security clearance
  
  

We’re looking for someone who is: 

• Interested in working with law enforcement agencies
• Able to manage multiple high-priority tasks
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
• Able to manage and follow-up on deadlines, as well as to identify and recommend solutions and next steps
• Fun and energetic
  
  

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance, or similar field.
  
  

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Vision, dental, and short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with employer match (after six months of employment)
• Federal and non-federal paid holidays
• Paid time off and carry-over policy (upon employment and accrued)
• Generous bonus program based on firm and individual performance
• An opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment with a fun team
  
  

Location: 

This is a hybrid position. The candidate must be able to commute to the client location in Washington, DC on a routine basis and be available for ad-hoc meetings. Candidates will be provided a computer, however must have steady internet connection and a phone.

Accommodations: Avid Core is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodations as needed. Contact careers@avid-core.com to request an accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process.

Avid Core is an award-winning small woman-owned business headquartered in Northern Virginia with employees throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. We provide effective strategic communications, project management, public outreach, and innovative marketing strategies to public and private sector clients. Avid Core is an equal opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace.