Associate - Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation

Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success.

Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed.

Job Location: 

This role is 100% onsite and can be based in Springfield, VA; Arnold, MO; or St. Louis, MO.

Clearance:

Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Job Description:

In this position as a Financial Analyst, you will provide mission-critical support within a large, enterprise-level federal program environment. This role supports complex and evolving mission requirements across multiple functional disciplines. In this position, you will also:

• Provide support across one or more of the following domains: Total Lifecycle Acquisition Support, Business Operations and Program Support, and Financial and Budget Management Analysis
• Contribute to acquisition planning and execution activities, including market research, cost estimation, and development of acquisition documentation (e.g., SOWs, PWS, acquisition plans)
• Support program and project management efforts, including risk management, requirements management, and performance tracking (e.g., Earned Value Management)
• Assist in source selections, milestone reviews, and task order or change proposal development
• Provide business operations support, including process improvement, organizational change management, workforce planning, and communications
• Deliver financial and budgetary support, including audit readiness, budget formulation and execution, cost analysis, and financial system support
• Support data management, reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives across the enterprise
• Ensure compliance with security and information assurance requirements in classified environments (SCIFs)
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency, agility, and mission effectiveness
• Adapt to evolving mission needs and provide flexible, high-quality support across functional areas

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience supporting federal, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs in acquisition, business operations, or financial management.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following functional areas:
  • Total Lifecycle Acquisition Support (e.g., acquisition planning, source selection, cost estimation, program management support).
  • Business Operations and Program Support (e.g., business process analysis, organizational change management, workforce planning).
  • Financial and Budget Management Analysis (e.g., budgeting, audit support, cost estimation, financial systems support).

Desired Skills:

• Experience working in classified environments and adhering to security protocols.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving mission environment and support multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or other federal national security customers.
• Experience with financial systems, data analysis, and process automation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), or similar certifications are desired, but not required.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as business needs require. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.Blake Willson Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Blake Willson Group prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.Blake Willson Group complies with federal equal employment opportunity requirements. The "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal" poster is available to applicants and employees. View the official poster here: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalIf you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at View phone number on us.fitly.work.Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.