Financial Analyst (SME)

FINANCIAL ANALYST (SME) Pentagon OVERVIEW: IPT Associates (IPTA) is a dynamic Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Since 1992, IPT has provided a wide variety of professional services and technology solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), other Federal agencies and commercial clients. OUSD(A&S) performs acquisition oversight, including technical, and programmatic evaluation of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), Major Automated Information System (MAIS) programs, and other DoD programs. OUSD(A&S) is responsible for the planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and analysis of core programs and other related funds. The Intermediate Financial Analyst will provide analysis in support of OUSD(A&S) and their designated subordinate offices. Job Description: Provide analysis in support of OUSD(A&S) budget administration and financial management of assigned Programs, Projects, and Program Elements (PEs), including studies. Support all phases of Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Government (PPBE) activities for assigned programs, projects, and PEs. Provide support using Government information technology (IT) systems for all phases of PPBE and provide analytical support using the information and data contained in the government IT systems for OUSD(A&S) staff and leadership Support the annual Department Program Review process, analyzing Service and Defense Agencies Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Program Budget Review (PBR) and President's Budget (PB) submissions for assigned programs, projects, and PEs. Review and analyze Defense appropriation and authorization documents to support quick reaction responses to programmatic and fiscal changes. Assist in the preparation, review, consolidation and coordination of issue papers based on Defense guidance for OUSD(A&S) staff and leadership. Provide inputs for A&S position on reports and studies which highlight budget irregularities or potential program issues. Support POM issue team meetings, issue development, drafting of documents, recommendations, position papers, white papers and comments related to the PBR process. Assist in the development of budget submissions to include Operations and Maintenance Documents [O-Docs], Research Development, Test and Evaluation Documents [R-Docs], and Procurement Documents [P-Docs]. Generate, coordinate and consolidate comments and findings for OUSD(A&S) staff and leadership. Support budget development and execution for assigned PEs. Plan, schedule, and coordinate the timing, sequence of all actions and analysis required to integrate programs, projects, and PEs within the assigned portfolios during all phases of the budget process. Prepare funding document approval requests utilizing automated Government Financial Management Systems. Assemble all contract, program and cost estimate information and enter requisite information into the automated government systems to enable fund document approval. Communicate with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) financial personnel to resolve any questions and issues necessary to achieve certification and approval of fund documents. Prepare detailed and summary monthly reports of all fund documents developed and approved by WHS by PE. Assist in the coordination and tracking of studies. Track and report the funds execution of assigned programs, projects, and PEs, including sub-allocations, commitments, obligations, and expenditures. Track and report progress towards meeting OUSD(Comptroller) funds execution benchmarks. Input and maintain entries to Governmental financial systems. Assist in tabulation, graphical plotting and other visual presentations of data and analytic results. Maintain proficiency and understanding of current fiscal and appropriations conventions and law. Continually communicate with appropriate government personnel to identify program issues impacting budget execution Prepare for and support formal program financial reviews per fiscal year. Support the annual collection and reporting of RDT&E funds execution data for the annual National Science Foundation survey Qualifications: Active Security clearance Bachelor's Degree required, but may be substituted by five additional years of federal or defense financial management experience 15 years federal or defense financial management and budget experience, including a working knowledge of the DoD Financial Management Regulations Demonstrated experience in preparing and tracking financial commitments, MIPRs, purchase requests, obligations, and expenditures, budgeting, and financial management Demonstrated experience supporting the PPBE process, such as preparing budget exhibits and forecasting Able to create and maintain complex financial spreadsheets Experience with related Government Financial Management systems including at least one third of the following systems: Defense Acquisition Initiative (EBS, P2P, O2C, OBIEE, Hyperion); G-Invoicing; Select & Native Programming Data Input System for Information Technology (SNaP-IT); Department of Defense Information Technology Investment Portal (DITIP); Comptroller Budget Estimate Submission tool (Comptroller RDT&E XML Exhibits); Defense Travel System; Program Resources Collection; Dormant Account Review Quarterly (DAR-Q); Wide Area Workflow (WAWF); WHS SharePoint Sub-Allotment Portal; and CAPE Program Budget Review (PBR) Issue Nomination System IPTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation. Dice clearance