Financial Analyst

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Financial Analyst in the Fort Meade, MD area to support the International Acquisitions Branch with FMS financial management, reconciliation, case closure, and process compliance in support of DISA’s international acquisition mission.

You will prepare funding documents, load data into FMS/BPC and related systems, coordinate with the DISA Comptroller and DFAS, maintain case files, and help develop FIAR-compliant processes and SOPs for approximately 60 monthly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or Economics.
• Minimum 3 years of financial management experience.
• Experience with FMS-related systems (DSAMS, CISIL, SCIP).
• Understanding of DoD policies (SAMM, FAR).

Responsibilities

• Prepare funding documents and load data into FMS/BPC systems.
• Analyze vouchers and ensure accurate billing across DoD systems.
• Maintain case files, perform reconciliations, and coordinate with DISA/DFAS.
• Develop FIAR-related processes and maintain SOPs.

Skills

Financial management

FMS familiarity

DoD policies knowledge

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Analytics

Tools

DSAMS

CISIL

SCIP

Job description

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.

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
• 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.
• 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.