Financial Manager

Job TitleSystems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing results that matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to Director Submarine Program directorates and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Director Submarine Program unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy's top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program, the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), and the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Office, to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Director Submarine Program will continue SPA's decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition.ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will oversee the development, refinement, maintenance, and debugging of financial software tools that centralize, analyze, and visualize program financial data and trends. You will provide expertise in Navy ERP-related financial tasks, ensuring seamless integration, compliance, and the establishment of efficient workflows that align with NFPC objectives. Your responsibilities include tracking, reviewing, and refining program processes and deliverables to ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with government standards, while also conducting ad-hoc financial analyses and contributing to the creation of new tools to address evolving stakeholder needs.Additionally, you will support the implementation of metadata tracking systems and financial configuration management processes to enhance transparency and organizational efficiency. You will focus on standardizing documentation formats for source data and deliverables, while also developing automated mechanisms to validate data quality across various tools and datasets. These efforts will help streamline operations and improve overall effectiveness in financial reporting and decision-making.QualificationsRequired:Ability to work onsite, up to full-time, based upon the needs of the clientA minimum of 5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Data Science, STEM, or a related field with a focus on financial analysisProven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment, with demonstrated problem-solving skills and a drive to ensure consistency in deliverable qualityProficiency in dashboarding tools such as PowerBI (or equivalent) and coding languages such as Python (or equivalent), with strong skills in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Familiarity with Navy ERP systems with experience in N-ERP workflows and financial reporting mechanismsCurrent DoD security clearance – minimum Secret, with the ability to maintain it throughout employmentDesired:Expertise in additional Microsoft tools, including Teams, SharePoint, Project, and Power BI, as well as coding languages such as Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) and M Code (Power Query)Knowledge of additional government financial reporting systems such as NAVSEA Enterprise Planning System (NEPS), and ADVANA Jupiter platformExperience managing Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines, creating centralized database repositories, and supporting financial data integration effortsFamiliarity with GFFA workflows or Comptroller functions, and involvement in general financial alignment processesGeneral understanding of software development life cycles, including maintenance standards, modular design, and documentation best practices (PEP 8)