Financial Analyst

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position supports the Department of Defense (DoD) in the National Capital Region. Successful candidates will be an organized self-starter capable of performing tasks without the need for constant oversight and have demonstrated success working in a team environment. Assist government personnel by providing subject matter expertise on all aspects of PPBE support to include programming and budget formulation, preparation and execution of funding documents through the accounting system, sending and tracking of funding documents to customers, conducting budget execution reviews, conducting spend plan analysis and providing strategic recommendations and guidance on financial matters. Key duties will include:

Provide technical support and guidance on funding execution by preparing monthly reports on status of funds tracking the transactions through commitments, obligations and expenditures

Provide analysis on actuals versus planned transactions

Conduct Mid-Year funds status reviews against OSD goals and provide justifications

Reconcile all transactions in a timely manner

Provide support to POM, BES and PB builds by coordinating and inputting R2 updates

Analyze changes in the FYDP and inform leadership of program impacts and counsel on justifications

Prepare annual POM briefing

Provide subject matter expertise to provide advice and guidance on execution strategies to best meet the needs of the DASDs requirements

Prepare and track all Contract Workforce Review Board requirements and counsel leadership on any changes or issues requiring attention

Work closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff

Manage competing resources and priorities

Monitor deliverables and ensure timely completion of projects

Communicate clearly and succinctly in the preparation of background papers, research and engineering assessments, and policy issues

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree in related field and 10 years of relevant, related experience

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Top Secret/SCI clearance required at date of hire

Expert understanding of the overall PPBE process (10+ years required)

Experience with updating DTIC R2 exhibits

Demonstrated experience providing monthly funds status updates and strategic guidance (5 years required)

Demonstrated understanding and experience with multiple financial management systems and process across the services and DoD

Experience with Contractor Workforce Review Board

Experience with preparing sub allotments

Experience conducting Senior Leadership level funds status and spend plans

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple organizations across all the Services on funding issues

Experience working with/on OSD, Joint Staff, or Service level staff

Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills

Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong understanding of various technologies

Excellent documentation skills

Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations

Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook

Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills

A history of supporting successful projects

DISCLAIMER:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call or e-mail .

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.