Financial Analyst

A. Harold and Associates, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A. Harold + Associates, LLC seeks a Financial Analyst to support the H-53 variants program at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD on-site.

The role combines quantitative analysis with budget tracking to ensure funding aligns with execution reporting. Responsibilities include data-driven analyses, managing spend plans, tracking Navy appropriation types (APN, RDT&E, O&M), and generating status updates using Navy ERP; requires DoD secret clearance, BA/BS, 3–10 years' experience, and advanced

Qualifications

• DoD Secret Clearance required.
• BA or BS from an accredited institution.
• 3–10 years of progressive financial analysis, budgeting, or data-driven asset management.
• Hands-on experience with Navy ERP (NERP) for tracking and reporting.
• Knowledge of DoN appropriation types and federal procurement cycles.
• Experience building and adjusting defensive program spend plans.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with advanced Excel and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform data-driven quantitative analyses of financial information, asset structures, and funding trends.
• Develop, monitor, and manage detailed program spend plans and compare milestones to commitments.
• Evaluate Navy appropriation types (APN, RDT&E, and O&M) to maintain regulatory compliance and optimize funding alignment.
• Use defense enterprise systems to input, extract, and reconcile financial data into actionable status updates for team leadership.
• Review accounting reports for variances and support senior analysts with resource allocation forecasting.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

BA/BS degree

Financial analysis

Budget tracking

Excel advanced

NERP Navy ERP

DoN appropriation types

Spend plans

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Navy ERP (NERP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Support financial decision-making for the H-53 variants program at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD (onsite). This Financial Analyst role combines quantitative analysis with hands‑on budget tracking to help keep program funding aligned and execution reporting accurate.

Responsibilities

• Perform data‑driven quantitative analyses of financial information, asset structures, and funding trends impacting investment and procurement activities within the acquisition office.
• Develop, monitor, and manage detailed program spend plans, comparing target milestones against real‑world commitments, obligations, and expenditures.
• Evaluate and track multiple Navy appropriation types, including APN, RDT&E, and O&M, to maintain regulatory compliance and optimize funding alignment.
• Use defense enterprise systems to input, extract, and reconcile financial data, converting raw metrics into actionable status updates for team leadership.
• Review accounting reports for completeness, identify variances or execution anomalies, and support senior analysts with resource allocation forecasting.

Requirements

• DoD Secret Security Clearance required to access the airfield and military installation.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) from an accredited institution.
• 3 to 10 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budget tracking, or data‑driven asset management performing the functional duties listed above.
• Hands‑on proficiency using Navy ERP (NERP) for financial tracking and reporting.
• Working knowledge of diverse DoN Appropriation Types and federal procurement cycles.
• Experience building and adjusting defensive program Spend Plans.
• Strong quantitative and analytical reasoning, intermediate‑to‑advanced Microsoft Excel, and precise professional communication skills.

Technologies

• Navy ERP (NERP)
• Microsoft Excel

Export Control and Screening

A. Harold + Associates, LLC provides defense‑related products and services that may be subject to ITAR. Certain positions may require access to ITAR‑controlled information, and candidates must meet applicable U.S. export control requirements where applicable. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of applicable pre‑employment screening. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law, including completion of Form I-9 and E‑Verify, as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

A. Harold + Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If assistance or a reasonable accommodation is needed to complete an application, contact Human Resources at (904) 770‑0735.