Financial Specialist

Description NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Financial Specialist. The Financial Specialist shall provide mission-critical financial management support directly aligned to Information Technology (IT) program execution, system sustainment, and digital modernization initiatives. This role ensures fiscal accountability, cost transparency, and regulatory compliance for IT investments, including infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity tools, software licensing, and system development efforts. The contractor shall support budget formulation, execution tracking, contract funding alignment, capital planning, and audit readiness activities specific to IT portfolios. By integrating financial oversight with technical program requirements, this position enables accurate forecasting, lifecycle cost management, performance measurement, and alignment of IT resources to operational priorities and compliance mandates (e.g., cybersecurity, cloud optimization, and system sustainment requirements). Roles & Responsibilities Provide direct support in budget formulation, execution tracking, and financial analysis in support of IT programs, system sustainment, and technology modernization initiatives. Develop and maintain spend plans aligned with IT project schedules, acquisition milestones, and contract funding allocations. Track and reconcile obligations, expenditures, and accruals for hardware, software, cloud services, cybersecurity tools, and IT service contracts. Support lifecycle cost analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments, and cost-benefit evaluations for IT investments. Coordinate with Program Managers, CORs, Contracting Officers, and technical leads to ensure funding alignment with IT deliverables and performance objectives. Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and briefings reflecting IT portfolio execution status, burn rates, and funding gaps. Ensure compliance with federal financial regulations, audit requirements, and internal controls applicable to IT systems and contracts. Support audit readiness by providing documentation and traceability of IT expenditures, system funding sources, and contract modifications. Assist in capital planning and investment control (CPIC) processes related to IT systems and infrastructure. Provide financial impact analysis for IT change requests, system upgrades, cybersecurity enhancements, and cloud migration efforts. Utilize government-provided financial management systems (e.g., GFEBS, DTS) to process, record, and reconcile financial transactions, including purchase requests and travel orders. Assist in the preparation of Unfunded Requirements (UFRs) and reprogramming requests by gathering and validating supporting data. Support the end-of-year closeout process by ensuring all financial actions are completed, documented, and reconciled in a timely manner. Provide assistance to command staff in resolving routine financial inquiries and ensuring adherence to Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and other financial policies. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements Desired/Required Skills Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance required. 3+ years of experience Strong attention to detail Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects with multiple deadlines Must be a fast learner and self-starter Excellent written, verbal, visual/presentation, interpersonal and communications skills Ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment MS Office and the ability to navigate between multiple programs simultaneously About the Company NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients. Benefits Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee's medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents. Company provides short and long term disability plans. 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee's salary contributions to 401(K) plan. Comprehensive training and development program. 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr