Strategic Financial Analyst — Budgeting & Cost Analysis

Ctec Corp; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance bonus programs

401K contribution & Employer Match

Paid vacation & Sick leave

Job summary

CTEC is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Management and Cost Analyst to join our team in the U.S. federal services domain. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to strengthen resource planning and decision-making.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in financial management, cost analysis, or related fields, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of AI-assisted tools. Active CBP clearance is preferred; US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in financial management, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing financial and cost data and preparing financial reports and management-level deliverables.
• Experience with financial data validation, reconciliation, variance analysis, and quality control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including financial models, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Must have the ability to obtain the client's suitability.
• Familiarity with AI concepts and the responsible use of AI-assisted tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Analyze financial and cost data to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities for improved resource management.
• Assist with budget planning, execution, tracking, and financial data management.
• Support development, maintenance, and reporting associated with Business Plan tools and other financial management systems.
• Maintain accurate financial tracking data, cost information, and supporting documentation.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, quality reviews, and variance analysis to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Assist with cost estimates, financial projections, resource analysis, and other financial management activities.
• Prepare financial reports, briefing materials, presentations, and other management-level deliverables.
• Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets, dashboards, trackers, and analytical tools.
• Coordinate updates to financial management systems, tools, and trackers and ensure information is current and accurate.
• Support senior staff with financial planning, cost analysis, resource allocation, and financial management initiatives.
• Assist with identifying and resolving financial data discrepancies and reporting issues.
• Provide analytical support for program planning, requirements development, and management decision-making.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of evolving contract requirements and client needs.
• Understand and follow organizational policies and procedures to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality solutions and deliverables.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, customer service, and client support.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Multitasking ability

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related field

Job description

CTEC is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Management and Cost Analyst to join our team in the U.S. federal services domain. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to strengthen resource planning and decision-making.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in financial management, cost analysis, or related fields, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of AI-assisted tools. Active CBP clearance is preferred; US citizenship is required.