Financial Analyst (Pre-Award) - Part Time

This position is in support of US Southern Command under the Enhanced Domain Awareness contract.  Our team shall refine the processes, technology, infrastructure, and personnel necessary to transition EDA into a scalable, distributed intelligence ecosystem. Leveraging the existing EDA infrastructure, this effort enhances cyber security, structured governance, metadata lineage, and data transformation capabilities of the command.

Position Overview

The Financial Management Analyst is responsible for supporting program financial operations, including budget planning, execution, and reporting, in alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) financial management processes. This role ensures the effective allocation and tracking of funding, supports mission objectives through accurate financial analysis and compliance with federal budgeting frameworks, and requires close coordination with program leadership, financial management teams, and external stakeholders to ensure fiscal accountability and mission alignment. This position is off-site and part-time, representing one-quarter (0.25) of a full-time equivalent (FTE) position.

NOTE: This position is contingent upon award of contract, expected in the next 30-60 days.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of DoD financial management processes, including PPBE
• Proficiency in financial forecasting, cost estimation, and budget analysis
• Ability to track and reconcile program funds across multiple funding sources
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent reporting and documentation capabilities
• Familiarity with congressional budget processes and justification requirements
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable recommendations

Required Experience

• Demonstrated experience in DoD budget execution and financial management
• Experience in cost estimation, financial forecasting, and program financial reporting
• Hands-on experience with defense financial management systems
• Experience supporting congressional budget justification processes
• Proven ability to perform funding reconciliation and expenditure tracking
• Experience aligning program funding with DoD financial planning processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field or Minimum of five (5) years of equivalent experience in financial management

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Knowledge Management (KM) Certification
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• DAWIA Level II Certification in Financial Management

Applicants must agree that, if hired, employment will be subject to verification through the US Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. Applicants will provide documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States as required by law.