Financial Analyst

Atlas Tech; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Tech, a veteran-owned IT company serving multiple DoD customers, is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support the Program Team in financial management duties for a high-impact contract. You'll work with financial analysts, project managers, program managers, and government stakeholders to ensure cost tracking and project success.

This role supports the U.S. Coast Guard through NIWC partnerships, with hybrid work at Charleston, SC or Alexandria, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field; master's degree preferred; and 5 years of professional experience in financial analysis or related fields.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, 8 years of relevant professional experience may be considered as an equivalent qualification

Responsibilities

• Organize, Analyze, and Track financial data with accurate monitoring, control, and reporting
• Assist Financial Team in executing task requirements, project and/or program objectives, risk, cost, and performance
• Read, understand, and analyze Contract Action Funding documents
• Analyze and record project funding, expenditures, and projection data
• Maintain accurate financial records; prepare charts, graphs, tables, reports, and other analyses as required
• Analyze and prepare estimates of service, material, equipment, travel, and production costs
• Track and Manage direct costs on assigned contracts
• Gather and analyze data for program reviews and other meetings
• Compile, create, edit, track, update, and send various spreadsheets and reports
• Consistently and accurately follows internal processes and procedures
• Interact regularly with internal departments, clients, and other industry representatives

Skills

Cost estimation

Financial data analysis

Documentation & communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Prioritization & deadlines

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Master's degree preferred

8 years of relevant professional experience may be considered as equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Looking for a career where hard work is valued, and your ideas and feedback are part of the way we operate daily? Want to bring your skills to a company that encourages teamwork and champions continued education and process improvement?

Atlas Tech, a veteran-owned IT company serving multiple DoD customers, is looking for a detail-oriented, results-driven Financial Analyst to support our Program Team in executing financial management duties for a high-impact contract and project plan. You'll work closely with financial analysts, project managers, program managers, and government stakeholders to ensure efficient cost tracking and project success.

This position supports the U.S. Coast Guard through our partnership with the U.S. Navy's Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC). Your contributions will help deliver innovative technical solutions to national security missions. This position is available at two Atlas Tech facilities; Charleston, SC or Alexandria, VA. Both locations are hybrid positions, with the Alexandria, VA location being an onsite mix of the Atlas Tech Alexandria, VA office and the US Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Join a fast-growing, mission-focused team committed to delivering excellence to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense. At Atlas, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while supporting real-world national security initiatives.

Travel: up to 10%

You Will:

• Organize, Analyze, and Track financial data with accurate monitoring, control, and reporting
• Assist Financial Team in executing task requirements, project and/or program objectives, risk, cost, and performance
• Read, understand, and analyze Contract Action Funding documents
• Analyze and record project funding, expenditures, and projection data
• Maintain accurate financial records; prepare charts, graphs, tables, reports, and other analyses as required
• Analyze and prepare estimates of service, material, equipment, travel, and production costs
• Track and Manage direct costs on assigned contracts
• Gather and analyze data for program reviews and other meetings
• Compile, create, edit, track, update, and send various spreadsheets and reports
• Consistently and accurately follows internal processes and procedures
• Interact regularly with internal departments, clients, and other industry representatives

You Have:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level Security Clearance
• Experience in cost estimation and reporting
• Experience in collecting and analyzing financial dataAdvanced knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong documentation and oral communication skills to clearly communicate with all levels of employees, management, and clients
• Strong analytical skills
• The ability to work independently and the initiative to complete tasking without direction
• Excellent prioritization and coordination skills with the ability to work multiple deadlines under pressure
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality
• The ability to work with others in a highly collaborative environment

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field; master's degree preferred; and 5 years of professional experience in financial analysis or related fields.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, 8 years of relevant professional experience may be considered as an equivalent qualification

We’d Be Impressed If You Had:

• Prior Financial Analyst, Business Financial Manager, or experience on a government contract
• Experience with US Coast Guard and/or US Navy projects and programs

As part of the selection process, candidates for this position may be required to complete an Excel competency assessment to evaluate proficiency in relevant skills. This assessment is not pass/fail but serves as one factor in the overall evaluation process. Performance on the assessment will be considered alongside other job-related qualifications to ensure a fair and holistic selection decision.