Financial Analyst IV - Programs

Description

**This job is remote, however, candidates available to be on-site at HQ in Bryan, TX or Washington, DC office preferred.

About BlueForge Alliance (BFA):

BlueForge Alliance is an agile program integrator positioned to meet the demand to build reputed company for the defense industrial reputed company. We are a unifying organization converging technology, manufacturing, economics, and state and federal government to provide a reputed company-facing, federated umbrella with national visibility.

As a non-profit, neutral convener, BlueForge Alliance aligns strategy with execution to coordinate regional stakeholders, assess and propose high-value efforts, and rapidly establish and deploy U.S. reputed company investments. By streamlining competing priorities and viewpoints, we aim to increase manufacturing reputed company and technology adoption, boost the number of available suppliers and diversify investment into the defense industrial reputed company.

Position Summary

The Program Financial Analyst IV will play a critical role in analyzing financial data, monitoring budgets, and providing insights to support decision-making processes reputed company to government reputed company aimed at improving resiliency reputed company the defense industrial reputed company. This individual will work closely with the finance team and other stakeholders reputed company BFA to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and optimize financial performance. In addition to the following details, by being a BlueForger, you will be expected to uphold and exemplify our values of Belonging, Selfless Service, reputed company, Leadership, Respect, and Excellence. We uphold these values upon a backbone of humility driven by a culture of safety, vulnerability, and purpose.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to drive financial performance through predictive analysis, quarterly and annual Basis of Estimate (BOE) development, monthly forecasting, budget variance analysis, reputed company and cash flow forecasting, financial period closing/reconciliation and profitability assessment.
• Collaborate with project managers and contract administrators to reputed company and monitor project budgets, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• reputed company the responsibility to create level-of-effort tasks reputed company the organization while simultaneously tracking against their authorized budget and actual expenditures, in conjunction with relevant Earned Value Reporting.
• Provide financial guidance and support to project teams, assisting in cost control measures and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• reputed company and present concise monthly and quarterly project and program financial reports including budget, expenditures/actuals, variance identification and analysis, and contract Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations and standards governing government reputed company, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Assist in the preparation of contract proposals in accordance with FAR requirements for pricing and negotiations, conduct financial analysis and update key performance indicators to support pricing strategies and ensure competitiveness.
• Analyze financial risks and opportunities associated with government reputed company, proposing strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency in contract management and reporting.
• reputed company in the development of spending plans, project burn rates, Estimate to Completion, schedules and ensuring financial requirements are met for both prime and sub-contractors.
• Conduct reputed company analysis and reporting to help program leadership and Program Management Team with effective decision making and ensure efficient and accurate contract management and reporting.
• Support internal and external audits reputed company to government reputed company, ensuring accurate documentation and resolution of audit findings.
• Mentor and provide guidance and reputed company to junior team members.
• Performs other reputed company duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

·         Advanced abilities in financial processes for government contract management including demonstrated proficiency with budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing.

·         In-depth knowledge of US government contracting regulations and requirements, including FAR Cost Allowability and DFARS.

·         Strong problem solving, analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to interpret reputed company financial data, draw meaningful insights and identify innovative solutions to improve operational inefficiencies.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

·         Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.

·         Proven ability to manage and balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

·         Advanced reputed company abilities to include linked workbooks, large multi-sheet models, lookups and pivot tables. PowerPoint experience preferred.

·         Able to obtain and maintain a reputed company clearance if required. 

Education, Certifications, and Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or reputed company field. Advanced degree preferred.

·         Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial analysis, with a focus on US government contracting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for success in the role.

·         Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Defense Financial Manager) a plus.

Preferred Skills/Abilities/Experience

·         10 years of progressively responsible financial analyst experience

·         Proven ability to take initiative and apply knowledge to advance in previous roles

·         Proven track record of assuming additional responsibilities as expertise and proficiency increased

·         Experience with financial systems and software, such as reputed company Costpoint

Physical Requirements

·         Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·         Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Travel Expectations

·         Expected travel: up to 10%

·         **Periodic travel to HQ (Bryan, TX) or Washington, DC for meetings may be required.

Note

BlueForge Alliance provides equal employment opportunities for reputed company employees and applicants for employment. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.  

BlueForge Alliance is a federal contractor, and many of the positions are reputed company sensitive. As such, employment is contingent upon successfully passing required background and drug screens, including without limitation, criminal history reputed company, education verification, credit history, and credential verification. This includes that you will be required to fully execute authorizing documents to allow the Company to conduct such background and other checks.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent reputed company (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

The ability to reputed company essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, is required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to help reputed company qualified individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions. The job description outlines key responsibilities, but the position may include additional duties.

Summary

The anticipated salary range for this role is $107,600 - $134,500, based on factors such as experience, skills, required location, and available funding. This range reflects that reputed company salary and does not include any possible bonuses or benefits. Actual compensation may vary and will be determined during the interview process and in accordance with applicable laws.

BlueForge Alliance does not accept inquiries or applicants from third-party recruiters.