What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Second-61 LLC?
Description
Second-61: We are Vigilant Defenders. Our foundation is built upon patriotism, protecting what matters most. We honor each other, our community, our country, and our customers through exceptional services as their front-line defenders.
Position Description: Financial Analyst – Contingent Pipeline Opportunity – We’re building a talent pipeline for upcoming U.S. Government defense IT and analytics support roles. Opportunities are contingent upon task order awards and funding under existing contracts.
Location: Remote
Responsibilities:
- Track program financial performance across assigned Work Orders
- Develop and manage budgets in alignment with DoD financial planning processes
- Support the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process
- Prepare financial forecasts and cost estimates
- Monitor expenditures and reconcile funding streams
- Support development of funding justifications and financial reports
- Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to leadership
- Ensure compliance with DoD financial management policies and controls
- Coordinate with program managers to align budget execution with project needs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
OR 5 (five) years of equivalent experience in financial management - Experience supporting DoD budget execution and financial reporting
- Working knowledge of the PPBE process
- Experience with cost estimation and financial forecasting
- Experience reconciling funding and tracking expenditures
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience with defense financial management systems
- Experience supporting congressional budget justifications
- Experience in funding reconciliation across multiple appropriations
- Experience working in a federal or regulated environment
Certifications:
- Required: None
- Preferred: Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), CPA, DAWIA Level II in Financial Management, PMP, Lean Six Sigma certification
Clearance Requirement:
- Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to pass a standard background check and drug screening.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.