Financial Systems Analyst II - Naval Surface Warfare Center

Description

We are seeking an experienced Financial Systems Analyst II to provide financial analysis, budget execution, accounting reconciliation, financial reporting, and financial systems support for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), under the Financial and Program Management Support Services (FPMS) contract.

The Financial Systems Analyst II will support Navy financial operations by monitoring funding allocations, commitments, obligations, and expenditures; conducting financial analysis and reconciliations; preparing budget forecasts; and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information maintained in Government financial management systems.

The selected candidate will work closely with Government financial managers, comptroller personnel, program managers, and other stakeholders to support financial planning, budget execution, accounting operations, and financial decision-making.

Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, reviewing funding documents, identifying and resolving discrepancies, supporting Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP) operations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal financial management policies.

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience in financial analysis and budget administration, strong Microsoft Excel skills, familiarity with ERP systems, and the ability to independently analyze financial information and communicate findings to Government stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Analysis and Budget Execution

• Perform financial analysis and budget execution support for NSWC PHD programs, departments, and supported organizations.
• Monitor and analyze financial commitments, obligations, expenditures, and available funding.
• Review budget allocations against actual expenditures to evaluate financial performance and identify discrepancies.
• Support financial planning for current and future fiscal years, including budget development, funding projections, and expenditure analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets, budget tracking tools, and execution reports.
• Analyze historical, current, and projected expenditures to support budget forecasts and financial planning.
• Identify funding shortfalls, potential cost overruns, expiring funds, and other financial risks.
• Prepare financial summaries, variance analyses, and recommendations to support Government financial management decisions.
• Assist with developing budget justifications, impact statements, and supporting documentation for financial reviews.
• Evaluate financial trends and provide recommendations for improved funding execution and resource utilization.

Navy ERP and Financial Systems Management

• Perform financial analysis and transaction support using Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP) and other Government-approved financial management systems.
• Extract, review, and analyze financial execution reports from N-ERP.
• Compare system-generated financial data with budget records, funding documents, and supporting accounting information.
• Research and resolve discrepancies involving financial transactions, funding allocations, expenditures, and accounting records.
• Support creation, validation, and maintenance of Network Activities and associated financial information.
• Assist with processing financial adjustments, corrections, and updates in accordance with authorized Government procedures.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing funding documentation and assist with tracking financial actions through completion.
• Maintain accurate financial system records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Government financial personnel to investigate system issues and resolve transaction discrepancies.
• Support financial data integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance with established financial management procedures.

Accounting Reconciliation and Financial Controls

• Perform reconciliations of financial records, accounting balances, obligations, and disbursements across Government financial systems.
• Review invoices, vouchers, accounting documents, and funding records for accuracy and completeness.
• Research unmatched disbursements, accounting discrepancies, and transaction variances.
• Support reconciliation of Working Capital Fund and appropriated fund financial records.
• Analyze financial transactions to ensure proper classification, funding alignment, and documentation.
• Assist with preparing and processing authorized labor and non-labor cost corrections and transfers.
• Review Key Supporting Documentation (KSD) to verify financial transaction accuracy and support audit requirements.
• Identify financial discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with appropriate Government personnel.
• Maintain documentation supporting reconciliations, corrections, and financial reviews.
• Support financial internal controls and compliance with applicable Government accounting procedures.

Financial Reporting and Forecasting

• Prepare financial reports, budget forecasts, expenditure analyses, and financial performance summaries.
• Extract, compile, and analyze financial data from Government systems to support recurring and ad hoc reporting requirements.
• Develop spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and management presentations illustrating financial status and trends.
• Conduct variance analysis comparing budgeted, obligated, and expended funding.
• Support preparation of financial justifications, impact statements, and explanations of financial variances.
• Analyze prior-year and current-year financial data to support budget projections and carryover estimates.
• Assist with preparation of financial materials for Department Quarterly Financial Reviews and other management briefings.
• Develop and maintain financial metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools using Excel, Power BI, or comparable applications.
• Identify financial risks, irregularities, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Present financial findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to appropriate stakeholders.

Comptroller and Audit Support

• Provide financial analysis, accounting support, and reconciliation assistance to the NSWC PHD Comptroller Department.
• Review accounting transactions and financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with established financial procedures.
• Research and resolve discrepancies involving obligations, disbursements, invoices, and accounting balances.
• Support collection, review, and organization of Key Supporting Documentation (KSD) for financial reviews and audits.
• Assist with corrective action plans addressing financial deficiencies, audit findings, or documentation issues.
• Support reviews of dormant accounts, unmatched disbursements, and other financial exceptions.
• Assist with processing and reviewing incoming and outgoing funding documentation.
• Support financial closeout activities and maintenance of accurate accounting records.
• Coordinate with Government financial managers and program personnel to resolve outstanding financial issues.
• Maintain organized, auditable financial documentation and transaction records.

Travel and Procurement Financial Support

• Review travel authorizations and vouchers for completeness, accuracy, and proper funding information.
• Support financial reviews of travel actions processed through the Defense Travel System (DTS).
• Verify lines of accounting, Network Activities, and fund availability associated with travel requests.
• Review purchase card transactions, purchase requests, and other procurement-related financial documentation.
• Support validation of funding information for MILSTRIP, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), and outgoing funding documents.
• Research and resolve financial discrepancies involving travel, procurement, and supporting accounting records.
• Coordinate with Government personnel to obtain missing information and resolve financial processing issues.
• Maintain accurate tracking records for financial actions, approvals, and supporting documentation.

Financial Data Analysis and Process Improvement

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, recurring discrepancies, and opportunities for improved financial management.
• Support development of financial tracking tools, automated reporting solutions, and process improvements.
• Evaluate existing financial workflows and recommend improvements to efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.
• Assist with development and maintenance of financial reporting procedures, desk guides, and supporting documentation.
• Support integration of financial information from multiple Government systems into comprehensive reporting tools.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or other approved applications to analyze and visualize financial information.
• Coordinate with financial stakeholders to identify reporting needs and improve data accessibility.
• Support implementation of approved improvements to financial reporting, reconciliation, and budget monitoring processes.

Government Stakeholder and Program Support

• Coordinate with Government financial managers, comptroller personnel, technical program offices, and other stakeholders.
• Respond to financial inquiries regarding funding status, accounting transactions, financial reports, and budget execution.
• Prepare financial briefings, supporting documentation, and analytical summaries for Government review.
• Provide recommendations and financial insights to support program planning and resource management.
• Track assigned financial action items and coordinate timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Communicate financial concerns, discrepancies, and potential risks to appropriate personnel.
• Support accurate and timely completion of financial management requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Management, or a closely related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, budget execution, accounting, financial systems, or related financial management functions.
• Experience performing financial reconciliations, expenditure analysis, budget tracking, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial management procedures, and budget execution processes.
• Experience analyzing financial commitments, obligations, expenditures, and funding balances.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, complex formulas, and financial reporting spreadsheets.
• Experience using ERP systems, accounting systems, or other financial management applications.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Experience preparing financial reports, budget summaries, and analytical presentations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple financial assignments while meeting established reporting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively with Government personnel and multidisciplinary program teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting financial management operations within the Department of Defense or federal Government.
• Experience supporting the U.S. Navy, NAVSEA, NSWC Port Hueneme, or another Navy organization.
• Direct experience using Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP).
• Knowledge of federal appropriations, Working Capital Funds, obligations, commitments, expenditures, and funding life cycles.
• Experience conducting financial analysis, budget execution reviews, and reconciliation activities for DoD programs.
• Familiarity with Defense Travel System (DTS), Government travel funding procedures, and financial approvals.
• Experience supporting comptroller operations, accounting reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Knowledge of Key Supporting Documentation (KSD), unmatched disbursements, labor transfers, and non-labor cost transfers.
• Experience working with Government financial reporting systems such as ADVANA.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar financial reporting and data visualization tools.
• Experience developing budget forecasts, variance analyses, and financial management recommendations.
• Familiarity with Navy procurement financial processes and funding documentation.
• Experience supporting financial process improvements, automation, and reporting standardization.
• Active Secret security clearance, if required for assigned duties.