IT Product and Financial Analyst

Job Title : IT Product and Financial Analyst

Location : Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Duration : 06+ Months

On-site required : 3 days / week required. The client has parking at no cost to contractors.

Job Description :

The Manager understands this will be more of a junior-level role with minimal years of work experience. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance, understand money and have a general understanding of technologies (especially within security) to be able to perform these tasks would be valuable. However, they are willing to train someone in the security-related products they work with, if they have the budgets / forecasting knowledge they are seeking.

(4 yr) Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required

BOUT 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 aProductst approved budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support procurement and contract negotiations with vendors from a financial perspective.
• nalyze life cycle costs and support cost-benefit evaluations for new security initiatives and technology acquisitions.
• ssist 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.

Skill Matrix : Skill Required Experience Required Experience Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting Required Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, cost analysis, and forecasting. Required 2 Years Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Required 2 Years bility to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a collaborative team environment. Required 2 Years Familiarity with State Government budgeting process. Highly desired 2 Years General Understanding of technologies as it relates to product and cost analysis (esp within security). Highly desired 2 Years Experience working with financial management systems and tools (Microsoft Office) Highly desired 2 Years