Security Assistance Financial Analyst

Social Impact; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for professional growth

Creative and committed team environment

Job summary

A global development consulting firm seeks a full-time Security Assistance Financial Analyst in Washington, DC. The role involves supporting financial management for security assistance accounts, requiring a BA/BS degree and active Secret-level clearance. Candidates should have at least five years of experience as a financial analyst and familiarity with federal budget policies. This position offers the chance to contribute to important security programs within the U.S. government, ensuring effective oversight and performance management.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a financial analyst.
• Three years of invoicing experience for contract and grant oversight.
• Three years experience with price analysis and cost accounting techniques.
• Three years invoicing to assist in vouchers.
• Three years cost accounting and IGCE development with input from program manager.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for financial systems matters.
• Assist the preparation and administration of program’s financial milestones.
• Draft funding requisitions requested and approved by relevant officers.
• Prepare invoices and associated documents for review and approval.
• Track obligated program funds and maintain unliquidated obligations chart.
• Coordinate data in the Foreign Assistance Database.

Skills

Knowledge of federal budget policies

Financial analysis

Invoicing experience

Price analysis

Cost accounting techniques

Education

BA/BS from accredited institution

Tools

USG financial management systems

State’s Global Financial Management System (GFMS)

Job description

Security Assistance Financial Analyst, DOS Office of Security Assistance Support Project, Washington, DC

Social Impact, Inc. (SI) is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective

SI is pursuing a contract to support the DOS Bureau of Political-Military Affairs' Office of Security Assistance's capacity to provide effective program management, design, monitoring and oversight of security assistance. The PM Bureau’s need to provide consistent oversight of U.S. security assistance programs is vital. In a context of scarce resources, the need to demonstrate clear alignment with U.S. Foreign policy through effective program management is paramount. The Office is composed of multiple regional teams and a dedicated Global Strategy and Oversight team that leads on policy, knowledge management and resource management. PM/SA staff includes Foreign Service Officers (FSOs), Civil Servants, third‑party contractors, and military detailees.

Position Description

SI is seeking a full‑time Security Assistance Financial Analyst to support the financial management of security assistance accounts. This is a full‑time position based in Washington, DC for the duration of the contract, contingent upon contract award. This position requires U.S. citizenship and a security clearance.

The overall anticipated period of performance of this contract is as follows:

• Base Period: March 17, 2026 - March 17, 2027
• Option Period 1: March 17, 2027 - March 16, 2028
• Option Period 2: March 17, 2028 - March 16, 2029
• Option Period 3: March 17, 2029 - March 16, 2030

While the contract will be awarded for the Base and Option Periods, the exercise of the option periods is at the sole discretion of DOS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for financial systems matters for PM/SA.
• Assist the CORs/GORs in the preparation and administration of a program’s financial milestones throughout the grant and contract lifecycle, including pre‑award, award, post‑award, and closeout activities.
• Draft funding requisitions requested and approved by the relevant regional program officer, Team Lead or Deputy Director.
• Prepare invoices and associated documents for COR review and approval.
• Assist the COR/GOR in developing and maintaining program budgets and associated cost‑related spreadsheets.
• Support CORs/GORs to maintain and manage a centralized database of all PKO‑procured items.
• Track obligated program funds that are available for other funding commitments.
• Maintain unliquidated obligations chart. Work with vendors to obtain final cost information and funding requirements. Determine available D&CP, ESF and PKO/NSEA funding for de‑obligation and, at the direction of COR and/or Deputy Director, submit requisitions to de‑obligate prior year program funds.
• As needed, assist with developing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) by providing historical cost estimate data, as requested.
• Coordinate, input, and manage financial data in the Foreign Assistance Database (portal) and other systems that track related information.
• Develop and maintain centralized trackers of congressional notifications, allotments, apportionments, and other financial transaction documents.
• Provide financial updates to staff, as requested.
• Attend meetings regarding programs, contracts and grants, as requested.
• Travel is not anticipated except as it pertains to financial management reviews with Department of War (DoW) counterparts.

Required Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship. Active Secret‑level clearance. A Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the individual may begin work with an interim Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Minimum Education/Experience

• Knowledge of current federal budget policies and regulations and the ability to apply them to the work environment.
• BA/BS from an accredited institution or experience related to the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties.
• Five (5) years of experience as a financial analyst.
• Three (3) years of experience with invoicing as necessary to assist in overseeing contract and grant vouchers for the U.S. Government.
• Three (3) years of experience with price analysis and cost accounting techniques and developing IGCEs with input from the program manager.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience working with the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of War.
• Experience with USG financial management systems such as State’s Global Financial Management System (GFMS).

Additional Information

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well‑being of our world. To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.