Research Financial Analyst SME (Program Analyst – SME)

About

The Research Financial Analyst SME supports the Office of the Secretary of War / Economic Defense Unit (OSW/ EDU providing subject matter expertise (SME) level financial analysis and support.

Per PWS section 1.3.3 Resource Planning, Programming, Execution and Analysis, specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Provide task definition and planning, data research, collection and analysis, review, presentation, and documentation in support of Full Operational Capability (FOC).
• Formulate inputs for the annual POM/Future Year Defense Program (FYDP), President’s Budget (PB), and Budget Estimate Submissions (BES) processes, and analyze their potential effects on program budgets and cost estimates.
• Provide expertise in the DoW PPBE process, DoD appropriations, fiscal laws, DoD Financial Management Regulations(FMR).
• Create and deliver briefings to all levels of leadership in support of the program, supported by data visualization and cogent messaging.
• Perform advanced research across DoW and its stakeholders on various topics and programs, to include Congress and interagency partners.

Qualifications

The candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experience.
• Of those 15 years, at least ten (10) years of work-related experience within the Department of War (DoW) which shows the ability to perform duties supporting the spectrum of the Department of War (DoW) PPBE process.
• Minimum of five years of experience with task definition and planning, data research, collection and analysis, review, presentation, and documentation.
• Minimum five years of experience formulating inputs for the annual POM/FYDP, PB, and BES processes and analyses of their potential effects on program budgets and cost estimates with the Department of War (DoW).

The following qualifications are preferred:

• One or more of the following certifications: DAWIA Business-Financial Management Level 2 or equivalent (Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Defense Financial Manager - (CDFM)) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience with the Programming, Budget & Execution System (PBES).
• Experience with Task Management Systems (i.e. TMT or ETMS2)
• Knowledgeable and skilled at applying Generative AI.

Outcomes

The successful candidate is expected to accomplish the following outcomes during the first year in the position:

• Formally track all tasks, to include: assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.
• Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.
• Create 2-3 products beyond the client’s requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.
• Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.

Travel

Minimum travel expected.