Financial Analyst - BFM

Job Description

Job Description

Financial Analyst – BFM - AUKUS

Company Overview:

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being.

KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst will provide business financial management (BFM) support to the AUKUS program. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), NAVSEA Enterprise Planning System (NEPS) and other financial management systems and reports to obtain, manage, and present financial and business data to ascertain program resource posture and health for multiple appropriations (e.g., Shipbuilding and Construction, Navy (SCN), Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&MN)), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), etc.); formulating yearly program budget requirements to identify contract/procurement and other project costs within an overall program financial requirements plan; providing analysis, verification, and justification of budget or acquisition data while ensuring data traceability and consistency with program budget and acquisition history; and assisting with task planning development in support of the annual business plan for assigned Phases and funding types.

This position is located in Alexandria, VA. Frequent travel to the client site at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington D.C. is required.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Lead PPBE activities across multiple funding lines and fiscal years.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of the PPBE and non-PPBE program and budget processes to develop and implement financial strategies, policy, support planning, justification and execution of multiple appropriations (FMS, OPN, and OMN).
• Manage and track FMS, OPN, and OMN appropriations.
• Execute funding documents in N-ERP and provide oversight for junior team members.
• Provide leadership and direction to junior analysts or team members, including tasking, prioritization, and quality review of work products.
• Independently interpret guidance from senior leadership and translate it into actionable tasks and deliverables.
• Analyze large, complex data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and deliver clear, concise financial reports and briefings for senior leadership.
• Perform risk analysis and provide recommendations to mitigate financial and programmatic risks.
• Integrate and reconcile data from multiple financial systems and sources (NEPS, N-ERP, MISIL, COBRA, PBIS, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Division Directors, Contracts, Acquisition, Technical, Logistics, etc.

Required Education and Experience

• 5-8 years of relevant financial management experience (DoD, DoW, or U.S. Navy preferred).
• Strong knowledge of the PPBE process.
• Experience managing multi-year and/or no-year appropriations.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, projects, or workstreams.
• Proven ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion with minimal oversight/guidance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Powerpoint, Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize large datasets.
• Experience briefing or reporting to senior leadership.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Financial Analyst/BFM experience within the DoD, DoW, or U.S. Navy.
• Familiarity with Financial Systems, specifically N-ERP, ADVANA, MISIL, PBIS, and COBRA.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI, Python, and SQL.

Competencies

• Leadership and team coordination.
• Strategic financial analysis.
• Data analytics and visualization.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Independent execution and accountability.
• Communication and Executive level briefing.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirement

• This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and required access to all worksite locations. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
• This position is located in Alexandria, VA. Frequent travel to the client site at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington D.C. is required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. In person attendance at mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by the contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.

Telework:

• Telework may be allowed up to 20% or more after an initial onboarding period (2-4 months).
• Subject to change based on business needs and customer requirements.

Travel:

• Ability to travel CONUS.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Benefits and Additional Compensation:

KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.

AAP/EEO Statement:

KMS Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action Program. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants or employees needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.

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