Financial Management Analyst - Military veterans preferred

PLEASE NOTE: This position is contingent upon contract award. This position may be shared with one of our

contract partners., and applicant resumes may be shared with a partner for consideration. Applicants must complete the application questions and Release of Information to be considered for this position.

At MLT, we create solutions by empowering our people to fulfill their passion for service. In support of government customer, we are seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst with experience in supporting (DOD Federal acquisition programs; knowledge of policy/ principles/organizational protocols).

Job Duties:  

Conducts cost/price and similar statistical analyses in support of an acquisition, e.g., contractor cost proposals and contractor incurred costs. Serve as a cost analyst, supporting the program business manager with cost estimating and the formulation of the program’s budget and financial obligations, as well as providing advice in all areas of program cost analysis, schedule, and performance. The offeror shall provide financial support and guidance to senior leadership, including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Developing requirements process cost estimates and projections

b. Producing cost-benefit analyses

c. Assisting in development cost models

d. Serving as financial experts on IPTs

e. Providing cost estimating support for requirements, acquisition, and contracting documentation as required (e.g., Capability Development Document (CDD), Capability Production Document (CPD), Key System Attributes (KSAs), Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), Program Office Estimate (POE), LCCE, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Plan, etc.)

f. Performing analyses and assessments of Contractor cost estimates and change proposals

g. Training other budget and cost analyst staff in acquisition cost and schedule Expertise

- Leading and Managing a Contractor FM Support Team. 

- Budget formulation and execution support, ensuring accurate financial tracking, analysis, and reporting. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assist in budget planning, execution reviews, and financial performance tracking. 

- Experience in financial management, budgeting, and analysis within a government or defense-related environment. Proficiency in financial management systems such as CERBERUS, Power BI, DAI, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint). 

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct data-driven decision-making. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial data to leadership. 

- Budget Formulation & Planning: Supporting the POM process, including tracking, reviewing briefings, and submission reviews. Assisting in the development of the President’s Budget, including preparing budget exhibits, identifying deficiencies, conducting “what-if” analyses, and tracking continuing resolution requirements. Developing and managing phasing plans to align budget execution with strategic priorities. 

- Budget Execution & Financial Tracking: Performing budget execution tasks, including execution tracking, recurring fund status updates, variance analysis, and control tracking. 

- Supporting the preparation of the Tri-Annual Report to ensure proper funds accountability. Developing and consolidating financial reports using CERBERUS, Power BI, and DAI to provide leadership with visibility into obligation rates, spending variances, and near-term financial projections. 

- Preparing and presenting the Monthly Inchstone Briefing, consolidating financial milestones and obligations. 

- Execution Reviews & Reporting: Supporting Execution Reviews (e.g., DFM Execution Reviews, Program Execution Plan, Mid-Year Review), ensuring consistency in reporting and tracking major planned obligations. Scheduling and facilitating pre-briefings, developing briefing materials, tracking action items, and maintaining documentation within MS Teams and SharePoint. 

- Financial Analysis & Process Improvement: Conducting cost-benefit analyses to support funding decisions and ensure integrity in project funding plans and timelines. 

- Evaluating and recommending improvements to streamline financial processes such as spending plans, funding action requests, and financial checkbooks to enhance consistency and efficiency. 

- Engaging with stakeholders to discuss budget execution strategies aligned with APM-FM guidance. 

Education/Experience:

- BS / BA

- Ten (10) years of related work experience in accounting, finance, or government contracting experience. Capable of conducting cost/price analyses consistent with the standards and guidelines set forth in the FAR, DFAR, Navy Acquisition procedures, and internal policies and procedures. Capable of incorporating agency documents such as DCAA audits and DCAA technical evaluations.

Specific/Preferred Requirements:

- Understanding of DoD Acquisition policies, such as DoD/SECNAV 5000.02 and the MCSC Acquisition Guidebook. Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution processes and financial management policies, budget processes, and execution reviews is highly preferred.

-Preferred: DAU Practitioner (Financial Management)

- 10 years work related experience

- Minimum Clearance Required: SECRET

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is commonly required to speak, hear, walk, sit, stand and balance; regularly required to use hands and reach with arms. The employee may on occasion lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus with or without corrective lenses

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of thosean employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of a normal indoor office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee will be required to properly apply such safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury to self or others.

MLT Systems is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. We provide Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, and Program Analytical Support Services to a cadre of professional people and organizations that are called upon to deliver state-of-the-art technology services to the men and women protecting our homeland. At MLT Systems our vision is that we will continually strive to maintain a customer focused reputation noted for an active partnership, anticipating future needs, and providing methodologies and solutions that will allow our Customers to succeed. Our mission is to provide our Customers with a highly skilled professional workforce which brings unparalleled Acquisition, Life Cycle Logistics, and Engineering solutions that result in extraordinary customer service. 

Notice to Applicants: If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MLT Systems through its on-line applicant system, please contact us at 540.318.6383. MLT Systems is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. We conform to all the laws, statues, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender national origin, disability status, sexual orientation and gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.