Senior Business and Financial Analyst

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote/hybrid opportunities (depending

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Dependent care FSA

Voluntary insurance options

Life + AD&D insurance

Generous paid time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. seeks a Business & Financial Analyst to support Navy programs and NSWCDD with financial analysis and program management. This contingent, on-site role will focus on budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and funding execution using ERP systems.

The ideal candidate will have DoD budget knowledge, advanced Excel/SharePoint skills, and the ability to communicate insights to leadership. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience performing financial analysis with experience in financial reporting, budgeting, requisitioning, forecasting, and utilization of ERP financial software.
• Knowledge of DoD budget formulation, execution, and reporting processes.
• High level of proficiency of Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Excel and SharePoint.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for financial reporting and presentation development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide business and financial analysis to support Government financial accounts, projects, and organizational initiatives.
• Utilize NERP, NEPS, and IBPES to generate reports, conduct analysis, forecast budgets, track execution, and resolve financial issues.
• Process incoming funding to NSWCDD administrative officers and recommend allocation of financial resources.
• Provide timely funding status inputs and prepare required deliverables.
• Support preparation and justification of budget exhibits, financial briefings, and leadership presentations.
• Respond to financial and programmatic data calls in support of planning and execution.
• Compile and analyze funding documentation, amendments, and project progress reports, ensuring accuracy and traceability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independence

Attention to detail

Budgeting

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

ERP financial software

Job description

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides unparalleled logistics and program management, cutting-edge software and IT system development, and innovative data science and analytics services to our Department of Defense clients as well as superior support to Government Contracting Facility Security Officers (FSO).

As a disadvantaged, minority-owned, small business, we are committed to exceeding expectations and fostering excellence within our workforce. Sierra has a proud history of hiring veterans and encourages those who have served in the armed forces to apply.

Sierra is an honored recipient of the following awards:

• HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• VETS Indexes Employer Award

About the Role:

Sierra is seeking a Business & Financial Analyst to provide financial analysis and program management support for Navy programs. This contingent position will support the V Department and affiliated programs in other Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).

This is an on-site role located in Dahlgren, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will leverage Government planning systems such as Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (NERP), Navy Enterprise Planning System (NEPS), and Integrated Business Planning and Execution System (IBPES) to deliver accurate financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and budget execution support. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial insights to leadership.

• Provide business and financial analysis to support Government financial accounts, projects, and organizational initiatives.
• Utilize NERP, NEPS, and IBPES to generate reports, conduct analysis, forecast budgets, track execution, and resolve financial issues.
• Process incoming funding to NSWCDD administrative officers and recommend allocation of financial resources.
• Provide timely funding status inputs and prepare required deliverables.
• Support preparation and justification of budget exhibits, financial briefings, and leadership presentations.
• Respond to financial and programmatic data calls in support of planning and execution.
• Compile and analyze funding documentation, amendments, and project progress reports, ensuring accuracy and traceability.

What Makes a Successful Candidate:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have:

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience performing financial analysis with experience in financial reporting, budgeting, requisitioning, forecasting, and utilization of ERP financial software.
• Knowledge of DoD budget formulation, execution, and reporting processes
• High level of proficiency of Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Excel and SharePoint
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for financial reporting and presentation development
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship and be able to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.

We take care of our employees by providing the following benefits:

• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Voluntary insurance such as: short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 100% company-paid life + AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity Statement

Building an inclusive, high-performing team that is diverse across lines of personal identity is integral to our success, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

This means we do not discriminate against any job applicant or employee because of their race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

E-Verify Statement

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.