Senior Financial Analyst - Government

Perform complex financial analysis, data modeling, forecasting, and reporting to support contract performance and leadership decision-making. Assemble, interpret, and summarize financial data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations that communicate findings, analyses, and recommendations to management and stakeholders. Evaluate financial performance, including cost management, budget administration, and financial consequences of alternative plans or strategies. Prepare or coordinate data gathering for financial contract deliverables and ensure information is accurate, timely, and aligned with program requirements. Support task order pricing and proposal development by preparing financial inputs, validating assumptions, and coordinating information requirements. Develop automated tools, applications, and process improvements to increase productivity, eliminate duplication, and improve reporting consistency. Evaluate business opportunities, financial projects, and program initiatives to help achieve organizational financial objectives. Partner with program leadership, operations, contracts, and cross-functional teams to support financial planning, execution, and compliance. Provide guidance and direction to less experienced financial analysts as needed. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Seven or more years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or related financial management functions. Experience preparing financial reports, analyzing cost and budget data, and presenting recommendations to leadership. Strong desktop and analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical, operational, contracts, and leadership teams. Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced contract environment. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, data modeling, and reporting to support decision-making and contract performance. Proficient in preparing financial reports and presentations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational financial objectives. Highest-signal resume keywords Financial Analysis Data Modeling Budgeting Microsoft Excel Proficiency Project Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Financial Reporting Forecasting Cost Management Data Gathering Automated Tools Development Soft Skills Interpersonal Communication Leadership Organizational Skills Verbal Communication Written Communication Industry Keywords Financial Management Contract Performance Program Requirements Proposal Development Financial Objectives Tools & Technologies Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Access #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor