Senior Financial Analyst
Description
Overview
Job Summary
Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is Senior Financial Analyst to support the Marine Corps Program Manager, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Command and Control (PM MAGTF C2) Program Office.
The successful candidate will provide senior-level financial management, budget analysis, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) support to ensure effective financial oversight and resource allocation across MAGTF C2 programs. This position is responsible for monitoring financial execution, managing funding requirements, developing budget forecasts, and conducting financial analyses to support program objectives and Government decision-making.
The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate with Government leadership, program managers, and financial management teams to develop plans, track appropriated funds, support Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, and ensure compliance with applicable DoW and Department of the Navy (DoN) financial management policies.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Financial Analyst will:
- Provide senior-level financial management, budget analysis, and PPBE support for Marine Corps MAGTF C2 programs
- Monitor daily and weekly financial execution, tracking obligations, expenditures, and available funding against approved budgets and execution benchmarks
- Prepare, review, and process Funding Action Requests (FARs) and supporting financial documentation
- Develop and maintain financial models, budget forecasts, spend plans, and funding execution reports
- Track appropriated funds against budget plans, fiscal year requirements, and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) execution benchmarks
- Support Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, budget formulation, and resource allocation planning
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses, budget variance assessments, funding shortfall evaluations, and financial trade-off studies
- Identify financial risks, funding gaps, and execution challenges while recommending corrective actions
- Prepare executive-level financial briefings, budget summaries, and decision-support materials for Government leadership
- Support financial audits, account reconciliations, and responses to Government financial information requests
- Coordinate with program managers, financial analysts, contracting personnel, and Government stakeholders to ensure accurate financial planning and execution
- Support fiscal year closeout and startup activities, including funding reconciliation, budget adjustments, and financial reporting
- Utilize Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), Cerberus, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint to maintain financial records and reporting
- Ensure financial management activities comply with applicable DoW, DoN, and federal fiscal policies, regulations, and reporting requirements
Requirements
Skills and Experience
The Senior Financial Analyst must have:
- Active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain clearance eligibility
- 12+ years of relevant experience in DoW financial management, budget analysis, PPBE, or defense program financial support
- Extensive knowledge of the DoW Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
- Demonstrated experience monitoring financial execution, tracking obligations and expenditures, and managing appropriated funds
- Strong understanding of DoW and DoN financial management policies, fiscal regulations, and budget execution requirements
- Experience preparing Funding Action Requests (FARs), financial reports, budget forecasts, and spend plans
- Proven ability to conduct cost-benefit analyses, budget variance assessments, funding shortfall evaluations, and financial trade-off studies
- Experience supporting Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, budget formulation, and resource planning
- Proficiency in financial management systems and reporting tools, including DAI, Cerberus, PIEE, or comparable DoW financial systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint for financial analysis, reporting, and documentation
- Experience supporting financial audits, account reconciliations, fiscal year closeout, and financial compliance activities
- Ability to develop executive-level financial briefings and provide actionable recommendations to Government leadership
- Knowledge of OSW financial execution benchmarks, funding requirements, and financial performance monitoring
Education and Certifications
The Senior Financial Analyst must meet the following:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Management, or a closely related field
Preferred
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) certification
- DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification, Level 2 or Level 3, or equivalent relevant training
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
- Additional professional training in DoW PPBE, federal budgeting, financial analysis, or defense resource management
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Military Differential
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid federal holidays
Security Clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of War active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.
Company Summary
Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.
Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."
Company Employment Statement
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.
The final salary offered within the posted range will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors.