VITA - IT Product and Financial Analyst

VITA - IT Product Financial Analyst

ON SITE Required : 3 days a week required

MAX VENDOR RATE : $$.$$

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IT Product Financial Analyst

ON SITE Required : 3 days / week required. VITA has parking at no cost to contractors.

Pls note before submitting : 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.

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.

Required / Desired Skills

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

Questions

No.

Question

Question1

Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question2

Please list candidate's email address.

Question3

In what city and state does your candidate currently reside? Local Richmond candidates preferred bc of the on-site requirement.

Question4

If selected, role requires 3 days ON SITE each week. VITA provides parking at no cost to the contractor. Does your candidate agree to this arrangement?

Question5

If offer is accepted VITA runs a separate finger print check. Pls make sure your candidate does not have any major infractions on their criminal check that may prevent them form moving forward after an offer is extended.

Question6

Role requires that your candidate have a Bachelors degree in either Finance or Accounting to be considered. Pls confirm they have this type of degree.