Financial Specialist

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC is seeking a Financial Specialist to join their team at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of DoD Acquisition Financial Execution experience, along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. You'll support financial operations and provide comprehensive analysis while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The position is hybrid, with a travel requirement of 10%.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in DoD Acquisition Financial Execution.

Responsibilities

• Support Tri-Annual Review and accounting actions at SOF AT&L.
• Perform financial analysis and prepare reports.
• Update internal obligation tracking systems daily.
• Assist with contract management and closeout.

Skills

Financial Execution and Analysis

Accounting Support

Program Management

Knowledge of DoD Acquisition

Experience with financial systems (e.g., ABSS, DEAMS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

DAWIA Level II certification

Tools

ABSS

DEAMS

MOCAS

PBAS

Job description

Financial Specialist

Apogee is seeking Financial Specialists to be located at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), FL in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF) Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L).

Responsibilities

• Works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.
• Support the Tri-Annual Review – Perform as Lead for all accounting actions and issues between SOF AT&L Program offices, SOF AT&L-K, HQ USSOCOM, Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), and the 6th Comptroller Squadron. This support ensures all accounting actions associated with conducting a formal Tri-Annual review for all active and expired year accounts is completed IAW DOD FMR and DFAS guidance.
• Follow‑up on all contracts with active and expiring/expired funds Lead and assist efforts to include coordination with SOF AT&L-K, Defense Contract Management Agency and DFAS to facilitate contract closeout.
• Provide metrics on the Tri-Annual Review and Contract Closeout processes. Provide training on the Tri-Annual review process to customers with respect to General Accounting and Finance System and Integrated Accounts Payable System, reconciliation systems, Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS), and other training as required.
• Perform super module manager and Group Administration Management (GAM) roles. Include support to the classified funding portfolio and provide accounting support for these programs.
• Provide training in the applications of researching and clearing Negative Unliquidated Obligations and Unliquidated Obligations (NULO/ULO) for the purpose of close‑out of expiring/expired funds. Provide every other month, the status regarding reconciliation actions by appropriation and fiscal year.
• Financial Execution and Analysis – Examine, review, study, and evaluate financial operations and transactions to recommend financial actions or methods, determine financial feasibility or financial soundness, determine regulatory compliance, or perform other financial activities related to business operations.
• Perform operational program budget execution duties using systems such as DEAMS, PBAS, ABSS, Commanders' Resource Integration System, Select and Native Programming Data Input System, etc.
• Assure that obligations incurred and resulting expenditures of funds are in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.
• Update SOF AT&L internal obligation tracking systems daily to ensure program financial status is current.
• Gather and provide data to respond to monthly and quarterly reporting requirements as defined in the SOCOM Comptroller Annual Specific Guidance.
• Develop spreadsheets, all forms of electronic graphic media to include interactive presentations, quad charts, and other documentation as required.
• Accounting and Finance Support – Update and analyze SOF AT&L Financial Execution Module (FEM) for all appropriations and all types of funding.
• Document current operating practices based on results gathered through interviews, investigation, and testing.
• Prepare and execute Funding Authorization Documents (FADs), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), AF Form 9s, Fund Cite Authorizations, and other documentation.
• Maintain Program Office contract execution files, including contracts, cost reports, vouchers, change orders, and correspondence with vendors. Support the classified funding portfolio and provide accounting and finance support for these programs.
• Prepare fiscal year end close‑out reports on a daily, monthly, and annual basis.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility

Certifications: Possess DAWIA Level II or equivalency certificate in a Financial Management related field

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or an Associate's degree with four additional years of experience.

Years of experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in DoD Acquisition Financial Execution to include:

• Experience in day‑to‑day management and administration of project tasks. Experience with automated tools and execution. Knowledge of program planning, scheduling, budget planning/formulation, and cost analysis.
• Working experience in ABSS, DEAMS, MOCAS, and PBAS (highly desired). Working experience in the ARC tool and EFD desired. Managerial knowledge/experience.
• Working knowledge of Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02
• Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical acquisition requirements

Additional Information Location: MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL On‑site/Hybrid/Remote: Hybrid Travel: 10%