DoD Budget and Finance Analyst - Clearance Required!

Redwood Strategy Group, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and life insurance

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Redwood Strategy Group (RSG) is seeking a DoD Budget and Financial Analyst to provide execution-level financial management support to a DoD organization. The role focuses on Navy budget operations, validation, reconciliation, and audit readiness using Navy systems and DoD regulations.

Active clearance is required. A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is preferred, with 3+ years of Navy budgeting experience and strong attention to detail for monthly financial cycles.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of navy budgeting/financial management experience.
• Experience performing obligation validation and reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of DTS, SYNCADA, CMP and related Navy financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform budget and accounting support within Navy ERP and feeder systems.
• Conduct monthly obligation validation and reconciliation.
• Review and resolve suspended or unmatched financial transactions.
• Process and track funding documents in N-ERP.
• Support reconciliation and reporting with DTS, SYNCADA, CMP.
• Monitor obligation data for accurate month-end reporting.
• Analyze legacy transactions to support audit readiness.
• Provide user assistance on financial system transactions and reporting.
• Assist in preparation of documentation for internal reviews and audits.

Skills

Navy budgeting

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

N-ERP

DTS

SYNCADA

CMP

Job description

Redwood Strategy Group (RSG) is a minority owned, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) founded on over 17 years of thought-to-action leadership supporting military departments, Department of Defense, and agencies across the U.S. Federal Government with transformation, strategy, and operations. At RSG, we are committed to our company foundation - our employees. The minute you start working here, you become an integral part of our team, our future, and you will play a key role in the continued growth of our company.

Innovative Solutions. Cultivated Talent. Accelerative Success.

Redwood Strategy Group is seeking a DoD Budget and Financial Analyst professionals to provide execution-level financial management support to a DoD Organization

This role supports day-to-day Navy budget and financial operations through transaction-level analysis, reconciliation, and validation activities within Navy accounting systems. The DoD Budget and Financial Analyst assists in maintaining financial accuracy, compliance with Department of Defense financial regulations, and audit readiness through structured reporting and reconciliation processes.

This position is focused on detailed financial execution, recurring monthly validation, and metrics reporting activities. ACTIVE CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Key Responsibilities

• Perform budget and accounting support functions within Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP) and associated feeder systems.
• Conduct monthly obligation validation and reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy of commitments, obligations, and expenditures.
• Review and resolve suspended, unmatched, and abnormal financial transactions in coordination with appropriate stakeholders.
• Process and track funding documents and purchase requests within N-ERP.
• Utilize Defense Travel System (DTS), SYNCADA, Continuous Monitoring Program (CMP), and related Navy financial systems to support reconciliation and reporting requirements.
• Collect, consolidate, and monitor obligation data to support accurate month-end financial reporting.
• Analyze legacy and prior-year financial transactions to maintain data integrity and support audit readiness efforts.
• Provide user assistance and technical support related to financial system transactions and reporting processes.
• Assist in preparation of documentation required for internal reviews and audit sustainment activities in accordance with DoD Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR 7000.14-R).

Required Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of recent experience in Navy budgeting and financial management, accounting support, or related financial operations.
• Experience performing obligation validation and reconciliation within N-ERP.
• Practical experience reviewing and resolving unmatched or suspended financial transactions.
• Working knowledge of DTS, SYNCADA, CMP, and related Navy financial systems.

Clearance

• Active Secret or above

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field (preferred but not required).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage recurring reconciliation deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a structured Navy operational environment.
• Familiarity with audit readiness or financial inspection support activities.

$75,000 - $85,000 a year

Position is based on education and years of experience beyond minimum qualifications as well as internal equity.

RSG offers a first-class total rewards package that includes competitive salaries,medical, dental and life insurance plans, 401k matching,generous leave programs, tuition reimbursement, professional development; and more!

RSG is an equal opportunity employer/veteran/disability/41 CFR 60-1.4. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or RSG policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability, religious observances, or other designated areas as defined by law will be considered in accordance with applicable law and RSG policy.