Working Capital Fund Lead Financial Analyst (Operations) – ESAG

Working Capital Fund Lead Financial Analyst (Operations) – ESAG

BizFirst is assisting our client with recruiting a full-time Working Capital Fund Lead Financial Analyst (Operations) to support the U.S. Space Force’s Enterprise Space Activity Group (ESAG). Our client is a boutique consulting firm delivering specialized financial, operational, and strategic services to defense agencies, with deep expertise in federal transformation and mission-focused outcomes.

Secret Clearance Required

What You Will Do

As the Lead Financial Analyst (Operations), you will provide day-to-day leadership of financial operations and analysis within the Working Capital Fund (WCF) environment. This role focuses on operational financial planning, execution monitoring, process improvement, and reporting activities that support sound financial management across the enterprise. You will partner with stakeholders across the OCFO and mission teams to improve efficiency, ensure fiscal compliance, and drive operational excellence in the use of WCF.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily WCF financial operations, including obligation/expenditure tracking, reconciliation, and variance analysis
  
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline operational financial workflows and enhance data accuracy
  
• Coordinate with OCFO, logistics, and operational teams to ensure accurate funding execution and alignment with mission requirements
  
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards to support transparency and decision-making
  
• Prepare and deliver regular operational financial reports, including budget execution updates and spend plans
  
• Support forecasting, cost analysis, and financial modeling related to operational funding needs
  
• Ensure compliance with DoD financial regulations, internal control standards, and audit readiness practices
  
• Utilize platforms such as ADVANA, Power BI, Excel, and SharePoint for financial reporting and collaboration
  
• Provide operational leadership and guidance to junior analysts and cross-functional partners
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (any field)
  
• Experience Requirements (one of the following):
  
• 10 years of financial management experience in a Working Capital Fund (WCF) environment, OR
  
• 5 years of WCF experience PLUS one of these credentials:
  
• Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
  
• Certified Defense Finance Manager (CDFM)
  
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  
• Preferred: DISA FAMIS experience.
  
• Security Clearance: Secret or higher.
  

Benefits

• Family Health Care (54% cost covered for the entire family)
  
• Family Dental (54% cost covered for the entire family)
  
• Family Vision (54% cost covered for the entire family)
  
• Flexible Spending Account
  
• Overutilization bonuses for Time and Materials (T&M) contracts
  
• Lifetime Event Bonuses (e.g., child, marriage)
  
• Profit-sharing arrangement for any work brought into the company
  
• Unlimited Leave with Approval
  
• 401k – 100% employer match on first 4% invested
  
• $1,000 annual training budget
  

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent Position
W2 preferred but 1099 considered

Work Authorization / Clearance

• U.S. Citizen; Secret Clearance Required