Senior Financial Analyst

Summary

Join SMX as a Senior Financial Analyst and lead the financial management of large, complex contracts. This remote position, ideally located near Herndon, VA, requires deep expertise in contract financial management. You will be a key member of the program management team, working directly with the Program Manager to define contract goals and objectives. Responsibilities include budget preparation, cost tracking, risk identification, and financial reporting. Significant interaction with internal and external stakeholders is expected. The role demands strong analytical and communication skills, along with experience in government contracts.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting and/or Business AND 8-10 years’ experience with project cost control, or financial management and contract interpretation, budget development, including financial data, analysis
• Deep knowledge and functional understanding of contract types, execution methods, CAS, FAR, and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) rules and regulations
• Ability to build relationships across functional teams and internal Business Partners
• Deep knowledge and experience with CostPoint, Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and SharePoint
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent data management, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Possession excellent organizational skills
• Manage and direct work assignments of junior Financial Analysts
• Prioritize work in a fast-paced environment and handle a high volume of work
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance, if required based on contractual requirement
• US citizenship required for work under DOD contract

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial management of a large contract or multiple complex TDL(s) by providing cost, schedule and funding planning, reporting, monitoring and analysis support to the Program Manager. This includes developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and development of time-phased budgets and schedules
• Lead contract set up in compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and requirements
• Prepare overall Contract financial Estimates at Complete (EAC) and meet deadlines for submission requirements
• Identify Contract risks, profit improvement opportunities and analytical analysis in working resolution with PM, Contracts, Procurement and Finance/Accounting
• Review and assess all contract modifications. Advise the program management team of impacts as necessary
• Monitor overall costs and manpower ensuring that actuals are within CLIN ceiling, CLIN budget and charged correctly
• Perform analytical review of contract level cost reporting documentation
• Prepare accurate and complete contract variance analysis and reporting
• Work closely with procurement and subcontracts department to provide funding input to multiple subcontractors and vendors
• Support the development of Program Management Review (PMR) presentations for management
• Prepare financial Contract Data Requirements (CDRL) for programs. Ensure contractual requirements are met and customer financial deliverables are accurate and on time
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis on the contract as requested by PMO and others
• Monitor funding status, providing reliable and timely notification of funding status
• Support accounts receivable as required during the billing processing. Monitor billing status and unbilled issues, working with Finance, Contracts, Accounting and PMO to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Prepare subcontractor and vendor accruals as services/goods are received in accordance with GAAP and internal policies to ensure that the project’s cost/commitment is accurately captured and reported internally and externally
• Ensure program revenue and profit is recorded in compliance with the EAC
• Analyze profit risks and opportunities and advise management on the optimal path forward
• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley, FAR and all company policies and procedures as they related to contract performance and financials

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Government contracts/vehicles is desired

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement
• Learning & development opportunities