Job Description
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Financial Systems Administrator</strong></span></p>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BlackSky is seeking a Financial Systems Administrator to support our Herndon location. Directly reporting to the Information Systems Manager, you will be responsible for the ongoing management and continuous improvement of the BlackSky implementation of the Deltek Costpoint and OneStream systems. They will work closely with the Accounting team on many solutions, configurations, and reports. This is a hybrid position based out of our Herndon, VA office.</span></p>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with the Accounting team to support projects and ongoing financial initiatives.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide day-to-day support and troubleshooting for Deltek systems to ensure smooth operations for employees.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design, develop, and maintain reports using Deltek's Cognos/BI tools.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with IT and Financial Systems teams to resolve application issues, deliver enhancements, and support user training.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Manage system access, roles, security settings within Deltek Costpoint in alignment with compliance and internal controls.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate and perform testing for system upgrades, patches, and new feature implementations to minimize business disruptions.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation including process flows, system configuration guides, and training materials.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with the Compliance department to align system use with company policies and support audit activities.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to process improvement initiatives and perform other related duties as assigned.</span></li>
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<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems, or IT-related field.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A minimum of four years of experience in Deltek Costpoint and COGNOS/BI ERP system as Functional Systems Analyst or like role with expert level understanding of all Deltek modules including project accounting.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At least three years of experience working directly with Accounting teams.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Must have extensive experience with Deltek Costpoint application and COGNOS/BI. Serves as Subject Matter Expert for Deltek and associated systems and interfaces.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to create, edit, and schedule COGNOS/BI reports from the Costpoint database.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong Financial background and general knowledge of accounting principles.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficient at strategic planning and execution, analyzing problems, identifying solutions, integrating efforts, and generating desired results.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent analytical and organizational skills; strong communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thrives in an integrated team environment.</span></li>
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<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Deltek University PIM Core certification.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with supporting OneStream.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing executives and key stakeholders.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in directing and program managing internal and external technical implementation teams.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated ability to launch and deliver initiatives on time and within budget in a high-pressure, time sensitive environment.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Technology industry experience, ideally including software and long-term contracting.</span></li>
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<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes</strong>:</span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life, and AD&D insurance</span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!</span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Flexible Spending Accounts</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Employee Stock Purchase Program</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Employer matching donations</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Professional development</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mac or PC? Your choice!</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Awesome swag</span></li>
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<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></p>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.</span></p>
<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: <a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 27, 150);" href="https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf">https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf</a></span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 27, 150);" href="https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf">https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf</a></span></p>
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