Financial Analyst IRES - SSFB

Reposted Yesterday
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In-Office
34-38 Hourly
Junior
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Supports financial accounting for a government contract by tracking transactions, preparing journal entries and accruals, reconciling balance sheet accounts, producing management reports, processing contract awards and modifications, submitting invoices, maintaining billing documentation, analyzing financial trends, modifying database reports, and supporting process improvements and special projects.
Summary Generated by Built In

Position Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoW Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Financial Analyst supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

  • Track and analyze financial transactions within the organization.
  • Prepare and record journal entries and accruals as part of the month-end close process.
  • Analyze activity and perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly management and company reports. This may include a combination of period-end reports, GL account reconciliation, vendor accounts and labor records.
  • Enter and validate Contract Awards and modifications within the financial system and understand financial requirements of contract awards and modifications.
  • Prepare and submit billing/invoices in a timely manner, according to contract specifications, including supporting documents such as receipts, statements, invoices, purchase orders, travel forms, as necessary.
  • Analyze records of present and past operations, trends, and costs, estimated, and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses.
  • Maintain an organized electronic file maintenance system for all contract and billing documentation, staying current with contract changes.
  • Identify and drive process improvements that will both leverage and enhance your skill set.
  • Modify database queries and reports to meet analytical demands as required.
  • Manage assigned projects and collaborate with cross-functional team members to deliver high-quality information to the leadership team.
  • Assist with special projects that are assigned by the manager.

The successful candidate will:

  • Display responsiveness, flexibility, organization, and diligence are necessary.
  • Perform as a highly motivated self-starter with ability to work independently and with others in a collaborative environment.
  • Have strong organizational skills and be very detailed oriented
  • Demonstrate excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external auditors.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.  The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

  • Must have 2, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
    • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
  • Must have 1, or more, years of directly related experience in general accounting
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree (of higher) in a related field
  • Must have professional experience using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs for large volumes of data.
  • Must have experience operating standard office equipment (fax, copier, printer, phone) including proficiency in financial accounting systems.
  • Must have analytical skills, ability to dig into the details and provide recommendations.
  • Must live within fifty miles of Schriever Space Force Base, CO.
  • Must have, or obtain within 90 days of offer, an active DoW Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

  • Be able to identify and resolve issues independently
  • Be able to identify need for process improvements and suggestions to implement;
  • Be familiar with Government Contracting, Joint Travel Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations and auditing or direct DoD experience. 

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

       

Compensation Details:

$33.65/hr – $38.46/hr

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

09/11/2026 - 09/21/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • At least 2 years of general full-time work experience, potentially reduced with advanced education
  • At least 1 year of directly related general accounting experience
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
  • Professional experience using Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP for large data volumes
  • Experience operating standard office equipment
  • Proficiency with financial accounting systems
  • Analytical skills with ability to investigate details and provide recommendations
  • Residence within 50 miles of Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado
  • Active Department of War Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain one within 90 days of offer
  • Ability to identify and resolve issues independently
  • Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and suggest implementations
  • Familiarity with government contracting, Joint Travel Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations, auditing, or direct DoD experience

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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18,261 Employees

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Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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