If you love high profile and challenging programing projects supporting the US Navy Serco has a great opportunity for you! This position is based in Washington DC with 3 days in the office per week in a hybrid capacity.

Serco is seeking a Business Financial Analyst to apply professional talents and subject matter expertise toward development and support of business modeling, briefing materials, budget development and justification, financial execution and reporting; you will be directly supporting the Business Operations Division for SEA21’s premier platform manager for large combatants. Using Microsoft Office based products, multiple Navy financial systems including Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP) (adapted from SAP software), the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), and the Programming Budgeting Information System (PBIS), you will be responsible for actively managing over $2B in Navy obligation authority, evaluating program activities and constructing executive level briefing materials to report programmatic business and financial statuses to key government stakeholders.

You will be a part of a small team that works closely with our customer and other Serco teams to deliver quality program support. Matt Weber has led this team for several years and possesses more than 25 years of experience supporting the Navy and is a veteran. The Business Financial Analyst is a vital member of the Large Combatant Platform Manager team.  You will be responsible for performing multi-faceted assignments requiring the analysis of complex systems and projects.  Assignments include program requirements documentation and analysis, budget formulation and defense, developing plans for cash phasing, funds execution, balancing competing requirements, and identification, mitigation, and resolution of program related financial challenges.  

In this role, you will:

• Define client needs and develop plans/proposals/strategies for delivery of various projects.
• Uphold compliance with FAR, DFARS, Navy, and NAVSEA financial directives, guidance and regulations.
• Provide policy recommendations to program stakeholders and government staff, based on thorough analysis utilizing accepted theory, principles, and methods for strategic planning and financial guidelines.
• Conduct budget analysis and development activities to include narrative, schedule, and valuation updates with each cycle using PBIS to prepare and submit budget exhibit documentation. Analyze issue paper adjustments and develop issue papers as applicable to support program objectives.  
• Develop, review, and validate program requirements documentation for annual task planning processes ensuring appropriate information is provided and requirement align with budgeted program plans.
• Develop execution reporting methods, templates, and reports with sufficient detail to support various engagements with program stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of funding documents, track and analyze financial transactions, develop/maintain obligation and expenditure phasing plans.
• Manage and assist in the execution, updating, and projecting of program financial funds and records.
• Provide on-going support to the customer on financial reconciliation and reporting, performance to plan (P2P) monitoring, and data analysis.
• Evaluate financial processes for standardization, reporting, and/or efficiency improvements. Provide recommendations and lead implementation of approved options.
• Conduct analyses, report status and advise the Business Financial Manager and Program Office teams of financial risks; recommend, develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Participate in working groups, program forums, analytical activities, training, education, and other forums as required to accomplish contract requirements.
• Assist in developing agendas/templates and coordinating / facilitating program financial reviews in support of mid-year or other execution reviews. Prepare documentation or presentation material to support financial reviews.
• Maintain records of financial history and related documentation.
• Proactively engage to ensure quality of deliverables and documents. Assure quality control throughout all contract activities.  Exhibit a very high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrate superior Microsoft Office program skills to develop PowerPoint briefings, Word documents, Excel analytics, etc. for clients.
• Demonstrate superior writing and presentation skills to develop products for clients.
• Demonstrate initiative to self-start, when required, with little to no direction or guidance.
• Demonstrate reading and understanding of official navy correspondence and instructions.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• US citizenship and an Active DoD Govt Issued Secret Clearance is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years directly relevant work experience is required.
• In some cases, educational career certifications such as DAWIA certifications will be considered in lieu of college degree in conjunction with relevant experience, may satisfy the educational qualifications for consideration or educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 8 years applicable work experience.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Knowledge of the client industry (NAVSEA / SEA 21), relevant customers, business objectives, problem solving skills as well as OMN, RDTE, and OPN appropriations. SCN experience also applicable.
• Familiarity with Navy business/financial systems such as N-ERP, COBRA, EDW, NEPS, PBIS, WeBAD, PIEE, and BPS.
• Utilize knowledge of process improvement, strategic planning, change management, and organizational redesign in determining solutions.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our NAVSEA efforts, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary for this role is $86,539.03 to $140624.86; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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