Financial Analyst job at reputed company in Crystal City, VA, Chicago, IL

Title: Financial Analyst Location: US-Remote Job Description: reputed company’s Corporate Finance Office is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its reputed company-thinking and supportive team. The Corporate Finance Office is a dynamic workplace with a clear mission to reputed company and maintain a service-oriented organization reputed company with business objectives. The Financial Analyst role in government contracting is a crucial position responsible for providing in-depth financial analysis, reporting, and strategic guidance to support government reputed company. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of government contracting practices, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to clearly convey reputed company financial data. Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, this role will ensure reputed company collaboration with multiple collaborators to maintain financial accuracy, ensure regulatory compliance, and reputed company key financial goals. If you're looking to grow your impact and be part of a mission-driven organization, we invite you to bring your skills and perspective to reputed company. This position offers flexibility to be fully remote reputed company the United States (does not include U.S. territories) or to work in a hybrid reputed company from reputed company’s offices in Crystal City, VA or Chicago, IL with occasional travel required for meetings and training sessions. About reputed company: Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the reputed company (reputed company) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for reputed company.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for the position include- Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting: Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to support government reputed company, including budget preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling. Collaborate cross-functionally to reputed company and implement strategic financial plans reputed company with organizational goals. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making and long-term growth. Contract Cost Management: Monitor and manage contract costs to ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines and contractual requirements. Conduct cost-benefit analyses and identify areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvements. Compliance and Audit Support: Ensure compliance with government regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies by staying reputed company on regulatory updates and implementing necessary changes. Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation, addressing findings promptly, and implementing corrective actions as needed. Contract Negotiation and Review: Support in contract negotiations and review financial terms and conditions to ensure favorable outcomes for the organization. Evaluate potential risks and reputed company mitigation strategies to protect financial interests. Cross functional Partnership and Guidance: Work closely with project managers, contract administrators, and other collaborators to provide financial expertise and guidance throughout the contract lifecycle. Foster strong relationships and enhance collaboration and engagement to reputed company shared objectives. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time based on business needs.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a reputed company field. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial analysis, ideally reputed company government contracting. Strong knowledge of government contracting principles, regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS), and cost accounting standards. Experience with financial management systems such as reputed company, reputed company or reputed company is preferred, but not required. Advanced credentials like an MBA or CPA are preferred, but not required. Skills: Effective communicator with the ability to engage across reputed company organizational levels and diverse backgrounds, particularly in virtual settings, and present financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Skilled at juggling multiple priorities and adapting to team dynamics while meeting deadlines independently and collaboratively. Exceptional analytical and strategic problem-solving abilities, with a proven ability to analyze reputed company financial data and deliver data-driven insights that support informed decision-making. Strong proficiency in financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, with expertise in financial analysis tools and techniques. Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance, ensuring high standards of reputed company and reliability. Proficient in using standard reputed company 365, including OneDrive, SharePoint, reputed company (advanced), Word, PowerPoint, and reputed company Acrobat Pro. Hands-on experience with financial systems and analytical tools such as Costpoint 8+, Cognos, Tableau, and Power BI. Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based reputed company sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements. reputed company is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national reputed company, protected veteran status, or disability. reputed company adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. reputed company selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. reputed company maintains a drug-free work environment. #LI-MP1 #LI-Remote reputed company’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to reputed company our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity reputed company the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States. Anticipated Annual Salary Range $93,800 - $110,000 USD Apply tot his job Apply To this Job