ECS is seeking a Financial Analyst to work in our Arlington, VA office.
Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding. Job Description:
ECS provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in a dynamic environment pursuing impactful and cutting-edge research.
We're seeking candidates with experience with financial management in a DoD environment to join our team in support of the DARPA mission.
In this role candidates will support the financial management of DARPA research program portfolios, tracking and forecasting budgets, collaborating with multi-functional teams and government stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have exceptional organizational skills; financial management experience in support of DoD environments; educational experience in basic business, finance, accounting and economics principles; and the ability to work in a fast paced, ever-changing R&D environment with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Candidate must be able to keep track of tasking, deadlines, and action items.
US Citizenship required per contract. Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. BA or BS in finance, accounting, economics, or related field. 3+ years of experience with the following: Providing programmatic, financial, and administrative support for Department of Defense (DoD) Program Managers.
Drafting DoD financial documents such as Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) and working with DoD financial systems including Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI).
Providing document management, program planning, solicitation preparation, scientific review evaluation boards planning and support, conference planning, preparing presentations and reports, and general office coordination/management.
Preparing and/or reviewing financial documents, tracking program commitments, obligations, and expenditures, and contractor monthly reports and monitoring contractor performance.
Developing reports, briefings, program and contract documents.
Analyzing performance metrics and programmatic documents to ensure contractual, cost, and schedule objectives are met, providing programmatic and financial analysis of contractor schedule, and assisting with performance analysis and reporting.
Administering and tracking multiple program and seedling contracts, and multiple other government agency and services tasks including financial oversight, monitoring program milestones and assisting with document preparation and coordination.
Managing program and performer documents via internal network drives and external Sharepoint sites.