Financial Analyst III

Amentum is seeking a Financial / Budget Analyst III to support multiple government contracts based in our Norfolk, VA offices.

                     

• Your analytical skills and ability to multitask will allow you to grow by supporting different contracts and being a respected member of our team.
• You'll perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced, challenging environment that provides room for career growth and expansion.
• You will be responsible for financial reporting, program/project control functions, and contract budgeting. 
• You'll work closely with other financial analysts, project management and contracts personnel to manage contract financial performance.                                                       
• Additional duties include reconciling accounts receivable, compiling weekly and monthly financial progress reports, and supporting audit data                                                             

Responsibilities:                                                                                                            

• Utilize familiarity with financial management, budgeting, project control, financial reporting, and basic contract administration in a Government services contract environment.       
• Ensure program costs are collected correctly by maintaining active charge numbers, monitoring actual charges, and processing transfers when appropriate.                    
• Measure performance against established budgets and analyze variances.                  
• Carefully monitor program revenue and profit recognition to minimize risk to the entire organization. Analyze revenue and profit risks and opportunities on an ongoing basis.                 
• Perform financial duties such as preparing month-end journal entries, assessing risk, reviewing hours and costs, understand indirect rate application, establishing and managing projects in the accounting system, ensuring accurate financial reporting.                        
• Maintain Project Tracking Spreadsheets and related documentation.                        
• Monitor funding status, providing reliable and timely notification of funding status with line item detail.           
• Prepare financial Contract Data Requirements (CDRL) for programs.                                    
• Ensure contractual requirements are met, and Customer financial deliverables are accurate and on time.         
• Review and approve invoices for submission to customer. Monitor billing status and unbilled issues, work to resolve issues in a timely manner to manage DSO.        
• Ability to multitask, work independently and effectively manage time.              
• Ability to recognize and research issues and make recommendations/ decisions based on that research.    
• Ability to work accurately under quick-turn-around deadlines.
• Have familiarity with OCONUS work.

                                                   

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess an Active Secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field, and at least 5 years of job-related financial experience or an Associate’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field, and at least 9 years of job-related financial experience or a High School diploma/GED, and at least 13 years of job-related financial experience.                   
• Prior experience/familiarity with Government Contracting
• Prior experience/familiarity with Hyperion Financial Management software
• Prior experience/familiarity with Costpoint (Enterprise Resources Planning) software
• Prior experience/familiarity with COGNOS software
• Prior experience/familiarity with DBA associated with OCONUS Labor
• Prior experience/familiarity with creating Wage Adjustment and Contract Modification Proposals

Desired Qualifications:

• Three (3) years' experience processing Military or DOD Civilian travel orders, Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS), and Synchronized Pre-Deployment & Operational Tracker (SPOT) Letters of Authorization (LOA).

       

Compensation Details:

$100,000 - $107,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

11/09/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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