Junior Financial Analyst

Summary

The job is for a Junior Financial Analyst to support OUSD(R&E) in managing budgets, analyzing financial trends, preparing reports, and assisting in various processes like PPBE. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, active Secret security clearance, 4 years of experience in financial analysis within the Department of Defense, direct experience with DAI, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Current, active Secret security clearance
• Four (4) 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
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required
• Professional proficiency in English is required
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WWC Global will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Responsibilities

• Assisting OUSD(R&E) in developing Program Objectives Memorandum and Budget Estimate Submission for OUSD(R&E)
• Managing the internal OUSD(R&E) budget reviews
• Managing OUSD(R&E) change/budget proposals
• Managing and reviewing budget submission entries in Excel and the applicable databases
• Developing and reviewing detailed budget justification material (R-Forms, P-Forms, etc.)
• Preparing analysis and evaluations of the effectiveness of programs/operations and 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 release of funding
• Follow up on distribution of funding, monitor obligation and disbursement rates for funded projects, and document annual expenditures
• Assisting in preparation of 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 and procedures
• Processing financial and budgetary actions in the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system and other associated databases as required for the OUSD(R&E)
• Assisting in preparing audit readiness preparing associated documentation
• Executing and following-up on all budgetary data calls

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working within the OUSD R&E
• Experience and skills in DoD acquisition and PPBE process at the DoD and/or Service component Headquarters level
• Knowledge of funding execution processes, DoD organization and structure, particularly R&D structure of OSD, Services and Combatant Commands is preferred

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