Management Analyst (Finance Team)-Junior

American Electronic Warfare Associates, Incorporated; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition and training assistance

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Wellness program

EAP

Job summary

AMEWAS is seeking a motivated Management Analyst (Finance Team) - Junior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The role involves financial data analysis, ERP reporting, and developing dashboards to track expenditures and obligations.

On-site work is required in Maryland with potential hybrid arrangements depending on contract needs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical, scientific, or business field, hands-on experience with Excel and Power BI, and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, scientific, or business discipline; substitutions may qualify (Assoc. +4 yrs or HS Diploma +7 yrs)
• Degree from a regionally accredited college/university
• 1 year of experience in financial analysis, data management, and reporting
• Proficiency with Excel functions and advanced data manipulation
• Experience using AI tools to write, debug, and optimize Excel formulas/macros
• Experience with DoD/Navy data environments (Navy ERP, SDW, IBST)
• Experience with financial auditing, de-obligation, Spend Plan tracking
• Ability to communicate with senior leadership (BFM, TPOCs) and work both independently and in a team
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills
• Onsite schedule at Patuxent River and California, MD offices

Responsibilities

• Assist with executing Power BI data refreshes and reconciling metrics against Spend Plans
• Assist with pulling and synchronizing transaction records across Navy ERP and BMS models
• Assist with ingesting and aggregating monthly contractor expenditure data
• Create briefing decks for Sponsor MSRs and coordinate obligations/expenditures
• Coordinate quarterly personnel rate adjustments and validate resource allocations
• Audit funding lines, identify dormant funds, and compile WNR metrics for Sponsor MSRs
• Develop standardized reporting templates and automate burn-rate analytics

Skills

Excel proficiency

AI in Excel

Navy ERP/SDW/IBST familiarity

Financial analysis

Data management

Communication with leadership

Teamwork

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical/scientific/business

Tools

Power BI

Navy ERP

SDW

IBST

Job description

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting‑edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you’ll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Management Analyst (Finance Team)-Junior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $67,300.00 - $83,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on‑site support is required.

About the location:

California, Maryland and Patuxent River, Maryland. To learn more about these area, please visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com

Work Arrangement:

Remote or hybrid work arrangements are subject to business, contract, customer, and/or government requirements and may be modified or discontinued as needed. The Company reserves the right to require an employee to report to a designated Company or customer worksite when business or contractual requirements change.

Position Background:

The Simulation Support Branch is a government organization comprised of eleven teams that are dedicated to supporting warfighter training through enterprise-scale platform engineering and systems integration; test and evaluation (T&E); data analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. The teams include Finance, Development Operations, Configuration Management, Facilities Support (Pax River, Holly 3, and Orlando), Training, System Support, Business Operations, Information Technology (IT), Information Assurance (IA), Project Support Team (PST), and Interface Development Team (IDT). All processes and deliverables are government owned, developed and managed.

A typical day as a Management Analyst (Finance Team)-Junior may include:

• Assists with executing Power BI data refreshes, reconciling database metrics against Spend Plans to ensure reporting accuracy, troubleshooting feed errors, and building custom views for stakeholders
• Assists with pulling and synchronizing transaction records across Navy ERP and BMS models multiple times per week to support near real-time tracking, data cleaning, and error resolution
• Assists with ingesting and aggregating monthly contractor expenditure data across active task orders to standardize disparate vendor inputs
• Assists with synthesizing ERP, SDW, Spend Plan, and technical inputs into comprehensive briefing decks to draft Sponsor Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) and coordinating monthly Direct obligations/expenditures with TPOCs
• Assists with coordinating quarterly personnel rate adjustments and validating resource allocations with the Division Director and TPOCs
• Assists with auditing expired and prior-fiscal-year funding lines monthly, identifying dormant funds, coordinating de-obligations, and compiling Work-and-Nowhere-Else-Recorded (WNR) metrics for Sponsor MSRs
• Assists with developing and deploying standardized reporting templates for external vendors, building automated burn-rate analytics, and establishing digital O&E request workflows to reduce administrative overhead
• Assists with supporting periodic cost and software data calls for CADE/CSDR compliance and providing rapid-turnaround financial analysis and decision support for leadership

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, scientific, or business discipline: Substitutions may qualify OR Associate Degree with 4 years of additional work experience (5 years total) OR HS Diploma/Equivalent with 6 years of additional work experience (7 years total)
• Degree obtained from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• 1 year of experience in financial analysis, data management, and reporting in support of budget execution and resource planning
• Proficiency in Excel functions and advanced data manipulation techniques
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence tools to write, debug, and optimize complex Excel formulas, VBA macros, and Power Queries
• Experience navigating Department of Defense and Department of the Navy enterprise data environments (Navy ERP, SDW, and IBST models)
• Experience with financial auditing, legacy funding reconciliation, de-obligation management, and Spend Plan tracking
• The ability to communicate with higher leadership such as BFM, TPOCs, Division Director, and COR
• The ability to conduct basic research and compile information from multiple sources
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills
• The ability to accommodate an onsite schedule at the Patuxent River and California, Maryland office locations
• Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): N/A
• Current clearance required upon onboarding: DoD Secret Clearance
• Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract. U.S. Citizenship is required for all clearances.

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency with additional Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams)
• Experience working with a software development team
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Cost Distribution Accounts (CDA), Direct Product Accounts (DPA), and Atlassian Tool Set (Confluence and Jira)
• Experience with maintaining document management tools
• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or government programs

Security Clearance Requirement Disclaimer:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances, interim security determinations, and/or other access authorizations required by the applicable contract(s). Candidates who are unable to obtain the required interim clearance or access authorization within the timeframe necessary to meet business and contract requirements may no longer be considered for employment.

Employment Eligibility and Sponsorship Disclaimer:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. AMEWAS is unable to provide employment‑based visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer‑focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard‑working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team‑oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign‑on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For important employment‑related notices and required disclosures, please review our Regulatory Notices page.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Recruiting department via phone at 301-863-7102 or email at [e-mail].

AMEWAS participates in E‑Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.

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