Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

JSL Technologies, Inc. (JSL) is a certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Veteran-Owned Government Contractor providing Engineering, Logistics, and Program Support Services to the Department of Defense (DoD). Our team of over 200 employees is committed to delivering practical, innovative, and affordable solutions. We are headquartered in Oxnard, CA, and provide top-tier services across the nation. JSL fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed, and highly accomplished professionals who respect each other, hold themselves accountable, and continually strive for improvement. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

JSL is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Command-Wide Engineering Support Services (CESS) Program at NSWC PHD. The Financial Analyst will provide dedicated financial management support to the Program Manager and Contract administration team, helping to ensure sound fiscal stewardship of contract resources in accordance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and Navy financial management policies. This role directly supports the contract's requirement to maintain financial visibility, develop cost estimates and forecasts, track expenditures, and produce required contractual financial deliverables for NSWC PHD stakeholders.

The candidate will also perform the following tasks:

1. Financial Management & Reporting

· Develop the monthly Contracting Officer's Management Report (CDRL A002) by the 10th day of each month, and the final period-of-performance report no later than 60 calendar days after period end.

· Track and report contract expenditures, obligations, and funding status across all active Technical Instructions (TIs) and Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs).

· Develop and maintain expenditure forecasts and burn-rate analyses to support Program Manager decision-making and proactive identification of financial risks.

· Monitor and report Government Property (GP) inventory financial data in support of CDRL A006 monthly submissions.

· Prepare monthly summary financial briefings for the Program Manager covering budget status, spend plans, and variance analysis.

2. Earned Value Management (EVM) & Cost Control

· Support Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking, trend analysis, and reporting requirements as required by the SOW and task order direction.

· Conduct cost variance analysis; identify, document, and communicate unfavorable trends to the Program Manager and corrective action options.

· Assist in the development and maintenance of the contract Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for financial tracking purposes.

· Coordinate with subcontractors to collect, validate, and consolidate financial data for integrated reporting.

3. Budgeting & Cost Estimation

· Develop Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs) and detailed cost estimates in support of new Technical Instruction (TI) proposals and task order planning.

· Support annual budgeting and funding planning cycles; develop spend plans aligned to contract periods of performance and option year projections.

· Review proposed material procurement requests for financial reasonableness in accordance with material procurement requirements.

· Assist with CLIN/SLIN management, ensuring proper allocation of labor, material, and travel costs across the contract structure.

4. Contract Administration Support

· Provide financial analysis and documentation in support of travel cost estimates and trip reports (CDRLs A00Z and A007), ensuring compliance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and NAVSEA clause B-231-H001.

· Review TIs for financial scope, identify potential out-of-scope cost impacts, and assist the Program Manager in notifying the COR/KO as required.

· Support preparation and review of contract modifications, funding documents, and supporting financial justifications.

5. Compliance & Systems

· Maintain proficiency in financial management tools including Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP), Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, financial models, forecasting), and Microsoft Project/Planner.

· Ensure all financial deliverables bear appropriate classification markings, distribution statements, and CUI designations.

· Assist in responding to Government data calls, audits, or financial inquiries from the COR/CS/KO.

· Maintain working knowledge of FAR Part 31 cost principles as they relate to the allowability of contract costs.

Minimum Qualifications:

· High School diploma or GED certificate

· Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position

· Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

· Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in financial analysis, cost analysis, or budgeting and financial management in a DoD or Federal Government contracting environment.

· Demonstrated experience supporting cost tracking, financial reporting, and expenditure forecasting on cost-reimbursable or time-and-materials (T&M) government contracts.

· Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31 cost principles and allowability standards.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, data visualization) and Outlook.

· Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare clear, concise financial reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration (MBA), or related field.

· Five (5) or more years of financial management experience supporting Navy or NAVSEA programs, including NSWC PHD or equivalent command.

· Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) on DoD cost-type contracts; familiarity with ANSI/EIA-748 EVM standards.

· Experience with Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP) or equivalent DoD financial/ERP systems.

· Familiarity with NAVSEA contract-specific clauses, including travel clause B-231-H001 and CDRL management requirements.

· Experience supporting subcontractor financial data collection and integration into prime contractor financial reports.

· Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or equivalent professional certification.

· Experience developing ROMs and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) in support of DoD acquisition.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must have an active security clearance and/or the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain a DoD Government- granted security clearance. Individuals will be subject to a background investigation to include but not limited to, criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

EEO:

JSL Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io if you need accommodation for the application process.