IT Product and Financial Analyst - Hybrid Richmond, VA

Job Description

A (4 yr) Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting is Required

ABOUT THE ROLE :

This role will provide critical financial insights to optimize resource allocation, enhance program effectiveness, and ensure compliance with federal budgeting and reporting standards.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting for security products and services within the agency.
• Develop and maintain budgeting models to support product and service funding requests, execution, and cost management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT security, procurement, and compliance to align financial strategies with agency goals
• Monitor and report on financial performance against approved budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support procurement and contract negotiations with vendors from a financial perspective.
• Analyze life cycle costs and support cost-benefit evaluations for new security initiatives and technology acquisitions.
• Assist in evaluating the financial viability of new security products or enhancements
• Provide clear, concise financial reports and briefings for senior leadership and oversight bodies.
• Support continuous improvement of financial processes and systems related to security program funding and expenditure tracking.

Requirements

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting

Required

Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, cost analysis, and forecasting.

Required

Years

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Required

Years

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a collaborative team environment.

Required

Years

Familiarity with State Government budgeting process.

Highly desired

Years

General Understanding of technologies as it relates to product and cost analysis (esp within security).

Highly desired

Years

Experience working with financial management systems and tools (Microsoft Office)

Highly desired

Years

Requirements

Qualifications Type Category Qualification Description Competency Required Skills Others Help desk support Help desk Novice (1-3 Years) No Skills Others Communication skills both verbal and written Novice (1-3 Years) No