Mid Level Financial Analyst - Washington, United States - Serco North America

Description

Position Description :

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy- Serco has a great opportunity for you This Financial Analyst position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

You must have an Active or Current Secret clearance.

Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force.

Serco is seeking a motivated individual to provide business, financial, and programmatic support to one of our NAVSEA customers. Serco has an opening for a financial analyst to support an active contract with the U.S. Navy in the Washington, DC area.

In this role, you will:

• Provide daily support to Financial Management team.
• Provide financial analyst services including data gathering, budget and financial analysis, and trend analysis.
• Be responsible for various financial functions such as budgeting, auditing, forecasting and analysis.
• Collect and review financial data from various sources.
• Create, maintain, and update financial databases and spreadsheets, and generates various financial reports as required. Maintains appropriate records and documentation.
• Provide financial models and financial statements, applies forecasting techniques, and evaluates performance against budget submissions.
• Coordinate with Branch Head and field activities to establish funding priorities.
• Reconcile spend plans according to Resource Management Plan and weekly status reports.
• Compile and submit Task Assignment Sheets to initiate financial transactions.
• Provide biweekly metrics reports to Business Financial Manager.
• Track and reconcile funds obligation and expenditure status.
• Assist Financial Analysts in resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Respond to financial data calls.
• Provide draft input for Congressional budget exhibits.
• Reconcile Spend Plans to match the Resource Management Plans.
• Coordinate with the field activities to establish timely receipt of reimbursable funds.
• Track direct site funds sent out on ZFD PR Addendums.
• Review and develop analytical and technical input needed in order to evaluate documentation and development of briefs to ensure accurate, timely and essential information is provided to decision makers.
• Prepare Unclassified and Classified briefs for audiences up to and including the Flag level
• Conduct meetings with specified Program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Set high personal standards for performance/conduct.
• Demonstrate the ability to be a team player; works well with others; contributes positively to work/team environment while continually seeks ways to enhance contribution to the team

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current or active DoD Secret security clearance.
• A Bachelors degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field is desired. In lieu of a degree, Serco will consider a candidate with three or more years experience directly supporting a Navy customer in a business or financial capacity.
• A successful candidate should have knowledge of the Navys Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution processes and policies.
• Ideal candidate will have experience in:
  • Budget Automation and Process Improvement
  • Cost Analysis
  • Data Management and Analysis
  • Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and
  • Other DoN financial automated and budgeting systems to perform financial execution functions.
• Two to four year's work experience the DoD or the Armed Services.
• A strong skill set in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to work both in a team environment and independently, and often under short, multiple deadlines.
• Experience working in Navy environments, specifically within Team Submarine or submarines in general.
• Knowledge of DoD policies, NAVSEASYSCOM/Team Submarine policies and procedures.
• The ability to travel at least 10% of the time.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Problem Solving
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Ethics
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking
• Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing
• Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Innovation
• Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Language Skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Reasoning Ability
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• One year of past experience supporting a DoD customer as a financial analysist is desired. Must be familiar with rules governing the different Navy Appropriations, with specific knowledge of O&M,N accounts a desired bonus.

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Sercos 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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