Financial Systems Analyst III - Naval Surface Warfare Center

Description

We are seeking an experienced Financial Systems Analyst III to provide advanced financial management, budget execution, financial analysis, accounting reconciliation, and financial systems support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), under the Financial and Program Management Support Services (FPMS) contract.

The Financial Systems Analyst III will be responsible for performing complex financial analyses, monitoring and evaluating program funding, developing financial forecasts, reconciling financial transactions, and supporting the effective management of Navy financial resources.

The selected candidate will work closely with Government financial managers, comptroller personnel, program managers, and other stakeholders to analyze financial performance, identify funding risks, resolve complex accounting discrepancies, and provide data-driven recommendations supporting financial decision-making.

Responsibilities include advanced budget execution analysis, Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP) financial operations, appropriations management, financial reporting, audit support, financial process improvement, and the development of analytical tools and performance metrics.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience supporting federal Government or Department of Defense (DoD) financial management operations, strong knowledge of federal appropriations and budgeting processes, and demonstrated expertise with financial reporting systems and analytical tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Advanced Financial Analysis and Budget Execution

• Perform advanced financial analysis and budget execution support for NSWC PHD programs, departments, and supported organizations.
• Analyze financial commitments, obligations, expenditures, and available funding to assess program financial performance.
• Evaluate budget execution against approved funding allocations, identifying variances, financial risks, and potential funding shortfalls.
• Support financial planning for current and future fiscal years, including budget formulation, funding projections, and resource allocation analysis.
• Develop detailed financial forecasts based on historical spending patterns, current execution rates, and anticipated program requirements.
• Analyze prior-year, current-year, and projected expenditures to support operating budgets and carryover estimates.
• Evaluate financial data across multiple programs and funding sources to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improved resource utilization.
• Prepare complex budget justifications, impact statements, variance explanations, and financial recommendations for Government review.
• Support the development of financial strategies to improve budget execution and minimize funding risks.
• Provide analytical recommendations to Government stakeholders regarding financial performance, resource requirements, and budget management.

Navy ERP and Financial Systems Analysis

• Perform advanced financial analysis and transaction reconciliation using Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP) and other Government-approved financial management systems.
• Extract, analyze, and validate complex financial datasets from N-ERP and related financial reporting applications.
• Review financial execution reports to identify discrepancies involving commitments, obligations, expenditures, and funding allocations.
• Research and resolve complex financial system discrepancies, accounting errors, and transaction inconsistencies.
• Support development, maintenance, and validation of Network Activities and associated funding records.
• Analyze financial transactions across multiple accounting and reporting systems to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Support authorized corrections, adjustments, and financial transaction processing in accordance with established Government procedures.
• Evaluate financial system workflows and recommend improvements to reporting accuracy, reconciliation efficiency, and data integrity.
• Coordinate with Government financial personnel and system stakeholders to resolve technical and functional financial issues.
• Maintain accurate and auditable financial records supporting program execution and comptroller requirements.

Federal Appropriations and Funds Management

• Analyze and monitor funding across multiple federal appropriation types and financial accounts.
• Apply knowledge of federal appropriations, funding life cycles, and budget execution requirements to support financial planning and analysis.
• Support the management and reconciliation of Working Capital Fund and appropriated fund financial records.
• Monitor expiring funds, funding execution rates, and financial obligations to identify potential program risks.
• Evaluate funding availability and utilization to support efficient execution of program requirements.
• Review incoming and outgoing funding documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Support preparation of financial documentation associated with funding transfers, modifications, and program requirements.
• Analyze financial commitments and obligations to develop recommendations for resource allocation and budget adjustments.
• Assist Government financial managers in identifying potential funding deficiencies and developing corrective action strategies.
• Support fiscal year-end financial activities, budget reconciliation, and carryover planning.

Financial Reconciliation and Accounting Analysis

• Conduct complex reconciliations of financial transactions, accounting balances, obligations, and disbursements across Government financial systems.
• Analyze unmatched disbursements, accounting inconsistencies, and transaction discrepancies to identify root causes.
• Review financial records, invoices, vouchers, funding documents, and supporting accounting information for accuracy and completeness.
• Research and resolve discrepancies involving labor and non-labor expenditures, financial obligations, and accounting transactions.
• Support preparation and review of authorized labor transfers, non-labor transfers, and related accounting adjustments.
• Analyze Undistributed Labor reports and coordinate corrective actions to resolve labor suspense issues.
• Review and validate Key Supporting Documentation (KSD) associated with financial transactions and accounting corrections.
• Support Dormant Account Review Quarterly (DAR-Q) activities, including financial research and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Government financial managers, accounting personnel, and program offices to resolve complex financial discrepancies.
• Ensure financial reconciliation activities are properly documented and performed in accordance with applicable Government procedures.

Financial Forecasting, Reporting, and Data Analytics

• Develop financial forecasts, execution analyses, budget reports, and performance assessments supporting Government financial decision-making.
• Analyze large financial datasets to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities for improved financial management.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, executive summaries, charts, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Develop financial metrics and analytical tools to monitor expenditures, obligations, commitments, and budget execution.
• Support preparation and presentation of Department Quarterly Financial Reviews and other Government financial briefings.
• Create financial models to evaluate funding requirements, expenditure patterns, and projected resource needs.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and other approved reporting applications to analyze and visualize financial information.
• Develop narrative explanations of financial variances, funding concerns, and proposed corrective actions.
• Support development of integrated reporting tools that consolidate financial information from multiple systems.
• Communicate complex financial findings and recommendations to financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Comptroller Financial Support and Audit Readiness

• Provide advanced accounting analysis, financial reconciliation, and reporting support to the NSWC PHD Comptroller Department.
• Review financial transactions and accounting records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Government financial management procedures.
• Support research and resolution of unmatched disbursements, funding discrepancies, and accounting exceptions.
• Analyze incoming and outgoing funding documentation and support financial closeout activities.
• Collect, review, and validate Key Supporting Documentation (KSD) for accounting reviews, audits, and financial assessments.
• Support corrective action plans addressing audit findings, accounting deficiencies, and financial reporting inconsistencies.
• Assist with validation of financial obligations and supporting documentation across Government systems.
• Review accounting processes and recommend improvements to internal controls, reconciliation procedures, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders to resolve complex accounting issues and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support the preparation of financial summaries and analytical materials for senior Government management.

Travel, Procurement, and Financial Controls

• Provide financial review and oversight support for Government travel authorizations, vouchers, and procurement-related transactions.
• Review travel funding information, lines of accounting, and Network Activities using the Defense Travel System (DTS), as authorized.
• Analyze financial documentation associated with purchase card transactions, MILSTRIP requests, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and outgoing funding documents.
• Verify funding availability and financial documentation accuracy for applicable transactions.
• Research financial discrepancies involving procurement, travel, and related accounting records.
• Coordinate with Government financial personnel to resolve complex transaction and documentation issues.
• Support compliance with established financial approval processes, accounting controls, and funding procedures.
• Recommend improvements to transaction review, documentation, and financial tracking practices.

Financial Process Improvement and Systems Optimization

• Evaluate financial management processes, reporting procedures, and analytical workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop recommendations to streamline financial reconciliations, reporting, budget monitoring, and transaction processing.
• Support implementation of financial reporting automation, data validation tools, and improved analytical methods.
• Assist with development and maintenance of financial procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), desk guides, and technical documentation.
• Analyze recurring financial discrepancies and recommend corrective measures addressing underlying process deficiencies.
• Support development of financial dashboards, metrics, and standardized reporting tools.
• Collaborate with Government financial personnel and technical teams to improve data consistency and financial system performance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented process improvements and recommend further refinements.

Government Financial Advisory and Stakeholder Support

• Provide analytical support and financial recommendations to Government financial managers, comptroller personnel, and program leadership.
• Communicate financial risks, budget execution concerns, and significant variances to appropriate stakeholders.
• Prepare executive-level financial briefings, analytical reports, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in financial reviews, budget meetings, and program planning discussions.
• Provide technical guidance to less-experienced financial analysts regarding established financial processes and analytical methods.
• Coordinate financial analysis activities across multiple departments and supported programs.
• Support resolution of complex financial issues requiring coordination among Government offices and financial systems.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Government personnel, customers, and contractor support teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Management, or a closely related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, budget execution, federal financial management, accounting, or financial systems support.
• Demonstrated experience performing complex financial analysis, budget forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and accounting reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial management procedures, and budget execution processes.
• Experience analyzing financial commitments, obligations, expenditures, and funding balances.
• Experience developing financial models, budget forecasts, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Demonstrated ability to research and resolve complex financial discrepancies and accounting issues.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, lookup functions, and financial modeling.
• Experience using ERP systems, accounting applications, or financial management systems.
• Experience extracting, analyzing, and validating financial information from large datasets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience preparing financial reports and presenting analytical findings to management.
• Ability to independently manage complex financial assignments and meet recurring deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively with Government stakeholders and multidisciplinary financial management teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous financial management experience supporting the Department of Defense or federal Government.
• Experience supporting the U.S. Navy, NAVSEA, NSWC Port Hueneme, or another Navy organization.
• Direct experience with Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP).
• Knowledge of federal appropriations, Working Capital Funds, funding life cycles, commitments, obligations, and budget execution.
• Experience supporting Navy comptroller operations, financial reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Familiarity with Defense Travel System (DTS) and Government travel funding procedures.
• Experience with ADVANA, Dormant Account Review Quarterly (DAR-Q), and Government financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of Key Supporting Documentation (KSD), unmatched disbursements, Undistributed Labor, and labor/non-labor cost transfers.
• Experience preparing financial forecasts, budget justifications, impact statements, and quarterly financial reviews.
• Advanced experience with Power BI, Tableau, and other financial reporting and visualization tools.
• Familiarity with Navy procurement financial processes, funding documents, and Network Activities.
• Experience developing financial models, automated reports, and process improvement initiatives.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant financial or accounting certifications, such as Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Active Secret security clearance, if applicable to assigned duties.