FedWriters is building a team to support Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division's engineering, logistics, and IT systems operations. As a Sr. Financial Systems Analyst, you will directly support the SEA 21 financial directorate and SEA 21 program offices with budget authority.

FedWriters is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon successful contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

Hybrid: This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with occasional work onsite in Washington, DC.  

• Summarize budgets and submit recommendations to the Government for the approval or disapproval of funds requests
• Analyze program budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls
• Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations
• Prepare regular and special budget reports
• Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation
• Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine financial resources required to execute a program
• Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs
• Interpret budget directives and follow policies for carrying out directives
• Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds
• Consult with managers to ensure budget adjustments are made in accordance with program plans
• Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods
• Seek new ways to improve efficiency and save funds for other requirements
• Present budget and financial information to the Government to promote informed fiscal decisions
• Build DoD program budgets and develop budget exhibits
• Train other contractor Budget Financial Managers (BFMs)
• Supervise other contractor BFMs to ensure satisfactory support
• Perform complex tasks independently and complete assigned tasks on time and to a satisfactory or better standard
• Provide guidance and oversight to contractors at the junior and mid experience levels
• Engage with and report to NAVSEA, OPNAV, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Financial Management Branch (FMB), Research Development and Acquisition (RDA) and Congressional office representatives

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 10-12+ years of professional experience related to the labor category
• EVM Professional certification or equivalent
• DAU Cost Estimating or Financial Management Practitioner certification
• Demonstrated competency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Demonstrated experience working in DoD program building budgets and developing budget exhibits
• Demonstrated experience training other contractor BFMs to ensure their competency
• Supervisory skills to oversee other contractor BFMs
• Experience with information systems such as ERP, PBIS, NEPS, and EDW
• Active Secret level security clearance