Financial Analyst
Location: Port Hueneme, CA

Company Description:

Our client is a Woman-Owned Small Business, specializing in several core markets within the Federal Government. Our professional services depth includes program and project management, strategic planning, communications, acquisition management, financial management, program evaluation, and IT solutions. A leading management consulting firm, in part because of our ability to attract the highest quality team members through our emphasis on culture, competitive compensation, and benefits packages. Since 2002, we've consistently received top performance ratings from customers and teaming partners and industry awards, including Inc. Magazine’s 5000 list of the Fastest Growing Companies in America, the Department of Labor HireVets Platinum Medallion award, and the Washington Business Journal and Baltimore Sun’s Best Places to Work awards.

Job Description:

Seeking a Financial Analyst to provide financial support services to the Littoral and Strike Warfare Department Manager and Officer, Business Operations Office, Technical Divisions and Customer Advocate systems & programs. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two (2) years of financial support experience, one (1) year of experience with US Navy programs and operations, and strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Duties Include:

• Provide advice and technical assistance in the preparation of annual budgets. Measure organizational performance and assess the effects of various programs and policies on the budget. Examine budget estimates or proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives
• Examine past and current budgets and research economic and financial developments that affect the organization’s spending. Develop guidelines and policies governing the formulation and maintenance of budgets
• May employ cost-benefit analysis to review financial requests, assess program tradeoffs, and explore alternative funding methods
• Provide functional and data analysis and technical support for financial reports and respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner
• Provide support in the processing of incoming and outgoing funding documentation; review and analyze incoming sponsor funding documentation; verify the accuracy of accounting data within the business and financial system
• Coordinate with department and office personnel in the gathering and review of supporting documents required for the management of funds
• Conduct follow-up actions for funding documentation; and ensure fund document packages are complete, organized and stored appropriately; maintain the funding document filing system, associated logs, and spreadsheets
• May conduct training sessions for company or government agency personnel regarding new budget procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial support role
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or other related field
• Experience providing advice and technical assistance in the preparation of annual budgets
• At least one (1) year of experience in U.S. Navy programs or operations
• DoD Secret Clearance
• Expert in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, hyperlinking)
• Familiarity with Defense and Navy financial systems (i.e. Defense Civilian Payroll System [DCPS], Navy Enterprise Resource Planning [N-ERP], Defense Travel System [DTS], etc.)
• Very strong interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills.
• Able to use independent initiative, good judgment, and decision-making skills when setting priorities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.