Financial Analyst

A.-Harold-and-Associates,-LL; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A. Harold + Associates, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

You will perform quantitative financial and investment analysis to optimize program funding streams, and serve as a key technical operator applying defense accounting frameworks to track execution data and ensure fiscal compliance. The role directly impacts lifecycle capabilities of naval heavy-lift aviation assets.

Qualifications

• Must possess a DoD Secret Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• BA or BS degree from an accredited institution.
• 3 to 10 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budget tracking, or data-driven asset management.
• Hands-on proficiency utilizing Navy ERP (NERP) for financial tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data-driven quantitative analyses of financial information, asset structures, and funding trends.
• Formulate, monitor, and manage detailed program spend plans, tracking milestones against commitments and expenditures.
• Evaluate and track Navy appropriations types (APN, RDT&E, O&M,N) to guarantee compliance and optimal funding alignment.
• Leverage defense enterprise systems to input, extract, and reconcile financial data, translating metrics into actionable status reports.
• Assess accounting reports for variances or anomalies and assist in resource allocation forecasts.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Navy ERP (NERP)

Job description

This position is awaiting contract award.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support the H-53 variants program at NAS Patuxent River.

In this role, you will perform quantitative financial and investment analysis to optimize program funding streams.

You will serve as a key technical operator, utilizing defense accounting frameworks to track execution data, evaluate program budgets, and ensure fiscal compliance, directly impacting the lifecycle capabilities of naval heavy-lift aviation assets.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct data-driven quantitative analyses of financial information, asset structures, and funding trends affecting the investment and procurement programs of the acquisition office.
• Formulate, monitor, and manage detailed program spend plans, tracking target milestones against real-world commitments, obligations, and expenditures.
• Evaluate and track diverse Navy appropriations types (such as APN, RDT&E, and O&M,N) to guarantee total regulatory compliance and optimal funding alignment.
• Leverage defense enterprise systems to input, extract, and reconcile financial data, translating raw metrics into actionable status reports for team leaders.
• Assess accounting reports for completeness, flag variances or execution anomalies, and assist senior analysts in constructing resource allocation forecasts.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree 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 described above.
• Desired Systems & Domain Expertise:
  • Hands-on proficiency utilizing Navy ERP (NERP) for financial tracking and reporting.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of diverse DoN Appropriation Types and federal procurement cycles.
  • Proven experience in building and adjusting defensive program Spend Plans.
• Strong quantitative and analytical reasoning capabilities, intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and precise professional communication skills.

Export Control Requirements

A. Harold + Associates, LLC provides defense-related products and services that may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Certain positions may require access to ITAR-controlled information and, where applicable, candidates must meet applicable U.S. export control requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law, including completion of Form I-9 and E-Verify, as applicable.

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

Applicants Requiring Assistance

A. Harold + Associates, LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [phone].