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Financial Analyst

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense and many other departments and programs critical to our Nation's security and well-being.

KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

This position is for a Financial Analyst to support an active contract with the U.S. Navy in the Washington, DC area. The successful candidate will provide business, financial, and programmatic support to PMS 351 SSN(X) program office at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington DC.

Essential Functions

• Perform financial analyst services including data gathering, budget and financial analysis, and trend analysis.
• Create, maintain, and update financial databases and spreadsheets, and generate various financial reports as required. Maintains appropriate records and documentation.
• Provide daily support to Financial Management team on an ad hoc basis.
• Collect and review financial and contracts data from various sources.
• Provide financial models and statements, apply forecasting techniques, and evaluate performance against budgets.
• Coordinate with customer and field activities to establish and execute funding priorities on a timely basis.
• Coordinate with Systems Integration Team (SIT) leads, Assistant Program Managers (APMs), and Principal Assistant Program Managers (PAPMs) within PMS 351.
• Reconcile spend plans according to SSN(X) Total Obligation Authority and weekly status reports.
• Compile and submit Task Planning Sheets.
• Track and reconcile funds obligation and expenditure status.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Respond to financial data calls.
• Provide inputs for Congressional budget exhibits and Professional Staff Member briefs.
• Coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) to establish timely receipt and award of funds.
• Develop briefs to ensure accurate, timely and essential information is provided to decision makers, including briefs for audiences up to and including the Flag level.
• Manage financial/budget tasking.

Required Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field. A candidate with one or more years of experience directly supporting a Navy customer in a business or financial capacity will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Three years of experience as a financial analyst for the DoD and at least one year with the Navy.
• Experience executing funds in Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Experience planning efforts in NAVSEA Enterprise Planning System (NEPS).
• Knowledge of the Navy's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution processes and policies.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working in a Navy environment, specifically within Team Submarine or submarines in general.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA and/or Team Submarine policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations governing the different Navy Appropriations.
• Budget Automation and Process Improvement.
• Power BI and MS Access.
• Program & Budget Information System (PBIS).

Competencies

• Have high personal standards for performance/conduct.
• Ability to work independently and with a team and often under short, multiple deadlines and contribute positively to the work/team environment while continually seeking ways to enhance contribution to the team.
• Perform highly analytical financial work while paying attention to details.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirement

• This position requires a current or active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

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 regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by the contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.

Telework:

• Telework may be allowed up to 10% after an initial onboarding period of up to 6 months.
• Subject to change based on business needs and customer requirements.

Travel:

• Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Benefits and Additional Compensation:

KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.

AAP/EEO Statement:

KMS Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action Program. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants or employees needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.