Senior Financial Management Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Financial Management Analyst to provide expert contract execution, cost control, and fiscal stewardship support to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller (ASA (FM&C)). The analyst will help senior Army leaders maintain accurate financial visibility, identify execution risks early, optimize use of available resources, and ensure compliant obligation and expenditure of appropriated funds. This position requires demonstrated DoD financial-management expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  

• Lead financial oversight and analysis for assigned contracts, including obligations, expenditures, commitments, disbursements, burn rates, and funding forecasts.

• Analyze contract financial performance; identify cost, schedule, funding, and execution risks; and recommend corrective actions to Government leadership.

• Conduct Unliquidated Obligation (ULO) reviews, support de-obligation and funds-recovery actions, and document the disposition of aged or excess obligations.

• Perform invoice analysis and reconciliation, validating that billed costs align with contract requirements, available funding, and documented performance.

• Develop burn-rate models, spend plans, cost-benefit analyses, and executive-ready financial reports, dashboards, and briefings.

• Support expiring-funds management, year-end execution planning, closeout activities, and coordination with resource managers, contracting personnel, CORs, and program offices.

• Apply the DoD Financial Management Regulation, appropriations law, and other governing fiscal policy to ensure compliant financial execution.

• Provide senior-level advice on funding availability, use of appropriations, fiscal controls, and opportunities to improve execution outcomes and reduce avoidable financial risk.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related discipline.

• At least eight years of professional experience in federal financial management, accounting, or budget execution.

• At least five years of direct experience supporting DoD contract execution, funds management, or budget analysis.

• Demonstrated experience managing ULOs and supporting fiscal year-end execution and closeout activities.

• Expert knowledge of DoD financial-management policy, including the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR), Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), and federal appropriations law, including the Bona Fide Needs Rule and Anti-Deficiency Act.

• Advanced capability in financial modeling, burn-rate forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and executive-level financial reporting.

• Ability to communicate complex financial issues clearly to senior Government stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.

• DoD Financial Management Certification at Level 2 or Level 3.

• Hands-on experience with the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).

• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or comparable credential.

• Experience supporting Army headquarters, ASA (FM&C), or other senior DoD financial-management organizations

Clearance Requirment: Must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

 

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation: 

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. 
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations. 
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $125,000.00 to $155,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.