Financial Analyst

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the International Acquisitions Branch with FMS financial management and reconciliation at Fort Meade, MD. The role involves loading funding data into DISA and FMS systems, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with the Comptroller’s Office and DFAS.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of financial management experience, with familiarity in DSAMS, CISIL, and SCIP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or Economics.
• At least three years of financial management experience.
• Experience with FMS-related financial systems: DSAMS, CISIL, SCIP.
• Familiarity with DoD financial policies (SAMM and FAR).
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare funding documents and load financial information into FMS/BPC-related systems.
• Load data in DISA accounting systems, TSEAS, DIFS, CISIL, and other security cooperation systems.
• Maintain electronic case and funding document files via SharePoint and drives.
• Collect, analyze, and file vouchers for FMS/BPC contracts.
• Review financial plans and coordinate with DISA Comptroller’s Office, DFAS, and DoD agencies to identify discrepancies and validate transactions.
• Retrieve and analyze reports to reconcile FMS/BPC case transactions.
• Obtain voucher copies, enter information, and prepare funding packages per DoD/OCFO requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate voucher correction packages with DISA and DFAS.

Skills

Financial management

FMS familiarity

DoD policies knowledge

Security cooperation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Analytics/Economics

Tools

DSAMS

CISIL

SCIP

Job description

Overview

Financial Analyst:

Bowhead is seeking a Financial Analyst for an upcoming effort in the Fort Meade, MD area. This key position supports the International Acquisitions Branch with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) financial management, reconciliation, case closure, and process compliance in support of DISA’s international acquisition mission.

Responsibilities

FMS Financial Management

• Prepare funding documents and load financial information into FMS/BPC-related financial systems, including DISA accounting systems, TSEAS Inventory and Billing Information (TIBI), Defense Integrated Financial System

• (DIFS), Centralized Information System for International Logistics (CISIL), and various Security Cooperation systems.

• Maintain electronic case and funding document files via SharePoint and shared drives.

• Collect, analyze, and file vouchers for FMS/BPC contracts.

• Review financial plans and coordinate with the DISA Comptroller’s Office, Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), and other DoD agencies to identify discrepancies and validate transactions.

FMS Reconciliation and Financial Process

• Retrieve and analyze reports from DoD financial and logistical systems to ensure full reconciliation of all FMS/BPC case transactions.

• Retrieve FMS case-related funding documentation and financial reports from accounting systems, DIFS, and CISIL; review and analyze to ensure transactions are reconciled across all systems and that both the performance and cash sides of DIFS are aligned.

• Reconcile and clear financial discrepancies to align systems as required.

• Obtain voucher copies, enter information into required systems, and prepare funding packages for submission in accordance with DoD and Office of the Chief Financial Officer requirements.

• Prepare and coordinate voucher correction packages with DISA and DFAS to ensure correct billing.

FMS Case Closure

• Review the inventory of FMS/BPC cases in supply/service complete (SSC) status and provide recommendations on case closure actions.

• Research contract and funding discrepancies and draft follow-up letters for document finalization.

Operating Procedures and Internal Processes

• Provide input and recommendations on business process development for Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) compliance efforts for approximately 60 cases monthly.

• Maintain a complete library of SOPs for all FMS/BPC tasks.

• Ensure a comprehensive and compliant records management system is in place.

• Develop and update business process flow charts and narratives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or Economics required.

Required Experience

• At least three (3) years of financial management experience.

• Familiarity with Security Assistance and/or Security Cooperation.

• Knowledge and experience with FMS-related financial systems including DSAMS (Defense Security Assistance Management System), CISIL (Centralized Integrated System for International Logistics), and SCIP (Security Cooperation Information Portal).

• Understanding of DoD financial policies, including the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Salary range is $90,000- $125,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part‑time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.