Senior Military Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around leading with integrity, owning the outcome, growing together, and moving with purpose in everything we do for our employees, customers, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.

We are seeking a highly skilled, adaptable Senior Financial Analyst to join our team supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R)). This position is central to the OUSW(P&R) Executive Director, Resource and Program Integration (RPI), Financial and Resource Management (F&RM) team. In this pivotal role, you will operate in a fast-paced environment providing critical financial analysis, internal controls management, and comprehensive system support across multiple Department of War (DoW) financial systems to the F&RM team.

This position is located on-site at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, and directly contributes to OUSW(P&R)'s strategic compliance with Department of War (DoW) mandates.

We are proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates in anticipation of a future opportunity that is currently pending funding approval.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct deep financial analysis and produce daily Status of Funds (SoF) reports to support real-time visibility into budget execution across the F&RM portfolio
• Support the development of executive-level financial metrics, dashboards, and visual charts that communicate budget execution status and trends to senior leadership
• Support the building, coordinating, and submitting spend plans aligned to OSW benchmarks, ensuring accurate execution tracking throughout the fiscal year
• Support the design and maintain financial forecasting and trend analysis models to improve long-range funding visibility and inform strategic resource decisions
• Analyze prior-year execution data — including unliquidated obligations (ULOs), unsubmitted vouchers, and reversions — and assist in resolving outstanding balances
• Support the design, implementation and maintenance of executive-level Power BI dashboards that incorporate variance narratives and key performance indicators to enable data-driven decision-making
• Assist in the development, build and management of an interactive SharePoint intranet portal for the F&RM team, including custom pages, document libraries, and role-based permissions
• Serve as the primary POC for the MP2BET system, overseeing data input, supporting OneStream development, and leading user acceptance testing (UAT) for future years programming
• Initiate, manage, and track Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Purchase Requisitions (PRs), and interagency agreements (7600B) using DAI and G-Invoicing
• Produce current-year execution reports covering unsubmitted vouchers and travel claims, ensuring timely identification and resolution of outstanding items
• Serve as the DAR-Q (Departmental Accountable Officials – Quarterly) tester, conducting verification and validation for all quarterly financial reporting requirements
• Process taskers and action items within CATMS, ensuring timely response and documentation across the P&R Finance portfolio
• Maintain all financial data in a structured, audit-ready electronic format accessible to senior leadership on demand
• Assist leadership in identifying material weaknesses, developing mitigation strategies, and recommending process improvements or internal control enhancements
• Support the Risk Management Internal Controls (RMIC) program, including the preparation of the Annual Statement of Assurance (SoA) and Risk Management Assessments for OUSW (P&R)
• Advance Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) initiatives to maintain OUSW(P&R) compliance with Department of War mandates and audit standards
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of F&RM mission priorities

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related budgetary field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional financial work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of DoW/Military Budget, Accounting and Finance experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skill and PivotTables
• Proficient in developing visualization dashboards using tools like Power BI
• Proficient working in and managing knowledge in SharePoint
• Experience with Federal ERP (DAI, GFEBS, G-Invoicing or similar)
• Ability to work responsibly and independently with minimal direct supervision
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a fast-paced, high-tempo headquarters environment
• Experience supporting the DoW (OUSW preferred) in a financial analyst capacity

• Proficiency in creating visual reporting material supporting executive-level briefings
• Familiarity with RMIC Program and Deliverables
• Experience working in DoW Comptroller division

Benefits

CATHEXIS offers competitive compensation packages to all eligible employees. Our goal is to provide a compensation package that reflects the value you bring to our team, is competitive with national average market rates, and promotes your financial security and personal well-being. The annual salary range for this role is $00,000 - $00,000. Please note that the salary information provided is a general guideline. CATHEXIS considers various factors in its final offer, including location, qualifications, experience, and skills.

• Performance Bonuses
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Commute Benefits
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Program
• Community Outreach Initiatives

CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability EEO IS THE LAW. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting Department  View email address on ziprecruiter.com