Financial Analyst

Senior Financial AnalystThe Senior Financial Analyst will provide expert financial, budgeting, and cost analysis support for Military Construction (MILCON) and Installation Communication Grid (ICG) initiatives in support of Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM). This role requires a highly experienced professional capable of performing complex cost estimation, budget development, and funding analysis while ensuring alignment with Department of War (DoW) and Marine Corps financial policies. The Senior Financial Analyst will support the full range of MILCON financial activities, including PPB&E (Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution) processes, POM package development, funding requirement forecasts, and congressional justifications. This position will serve as a key resource for financial planning, cost validation, and budget execution throughout program lifecycles.Support MILCON budget development and ensure alignment with Marine Corps requirements and DoW policiesDevelop and validate project cost estimates for MILCON and infrastructure initiativesConduct construction funding analysis to support planning and execution of projectsSupport development of DD Form 1391 documentation and related funding packagesValidate MILCON costs and perform detailed cost analyses for ongoing and planned projectsSupport funding requirement forecasting and long-term budget planning effortsAssist in preparation of decision packages, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions, and PPB&E process documentationProvide cost estimation support, including detailed cost breakdowns and analysis of assumptionsAnalyze funding requirements to ensure projects are adequately resourced and aligned with strategic prioritiesSupport budget justification materials and prepare documentation for internal and external reviewAssist in preparation of congressional justification materials and briefings as requiredCollaborate with program managers, engineers, and financial staff to ensure cost accuracy and budget alignmentProvide analysis and recommendations to optimize funding utilization and mitigate financial risksMaintain records, documentation, and reports in compliance with federal and Marine Corps financial policiesAssist with the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Support the compilation of data and information for timely submission of congressional reportsProvide analyses, products, and presentations to defend the Defense Department's USMC budgetSupport the development of Unfunded Priority List, materials, etc.Support the collection and integration of financial data, including the data calls to collect such information, to include determining the appropriate analytic methods to develop reports and briefingsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business AdministrationMinimum of 15 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or cost estimation for federal, defense, or infrastructure programsActive Secret clearance requiredDemonstrated experience with MILCON funding, budgeting, and cost validation processesStrong knowledge of DoW and Marine Corps financial policies, PPB&E process, POM package development, and congressional justification requirementsExpertise in project cost estimation, construction funding analysis, and budget forecastingAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and financial modeling toolsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex financial data to senior leadershipExtensive experience in translating stakeholder requirements into executable solutionsExperience with Congressional reporting requirementsCongressional staff experience, especially with appropriationsExperience with DoW organizational structure and correspondence processesMaster's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, is a plus.Experience supporting Marine Corps MILCON programs or other DoW construction programs, is a plus.Knowledge of financial management systems used in federal and defense programs, is a plus.Experience preparing and presenting budget and cost information to senior stakeholders, including congressional staff, is a plus.Pay range: $140,000 -$180,000 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of % subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials