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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Financial Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to assist the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Next Generation Software Office (NGSO, MDA/TFE) in the transformation of its existing methodology of capturing, analyzing and presenting financial and contractual data to the organizational leadership. Candidate will be responsible for providing financial analysis and contractual support to include cost estimating, execution tracking of internal/external funds and other actions as necessary.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Develop and maintain financial data files, tools and reports for program execution reviews, requirements tracking, cost estimating, earned value management, and budget management.
- Interpret and analyze financial data, to include earned value, and provide estimates, forecasts, risks and recommendations.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of detailed FYDP spend plans and tracking of current year obligations, cash release, accruals, and expenditures.
- Coordinate with technical experts to develop formal and informal, often quick turn, cost estimates and work validation of estimates with MDA Cost Estimators.
- Prepare documentation necessary to transmit funding to both internal to MDA and external customers and/or performers.
- Interact with internal and external stakeholders, customers, teammates, and performers.
- Assist in daily contract oversight activities and drafting of requests for proposal. Assist Government personnel in contractor proposal reviews.
- Analyze and recommend business case solutions and improvements for near-term and long-term planning initiatives.
- Perform research and analysis on a wide range of strategic initiatives.
- Identify process improvements and workforce efficiencies to improve the program’s effectiveness and cost savings.
- Develop innovative methods and tools that support the aforementioned tasks.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Self-Starter requiring little direction and guidance, who is willing to offer candid feedback and recommendations
- Effective written communication skills to draft templates, memorandums, request for proposals, executive summaries, trip/meeting reports, and other written documentation
- Effective oral communication to assist in working with a mix of engineering, business financial management, and contracting communities to develop sound engineering, business and contracting solutions
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate with technical, financial, contracting and industry teams to understand key processes and deliverables
- Strong experience with MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint
- Experience developing and manipulating relational data tables and Pivot tables
- Demonstrated business acumen and ability to balance technical and business requirements in the preparation of budgets, contacts, and cost estimates
- Understanding of EVMS analysis and experience with interpreting/analyzing IPMR, CFSR, and other contract financial deliverables and documents
- Experience with Integrated Baseline Reviews and Program Management Reviews.
- BS/BA with 7+ years of experience financial work in the Missile Defense System domain or other complex DoD program/project
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience applying data management principles (governance, quality, tools, etc.) for the benefit of both engineering and business management stakeholders
- Experience with large datasets and development of databases
- Creative edge for data visualization and display techniques
- Experience working with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customers and stakeholders
- Knowledge of the Missile Defense System (MDS)
- Experience in Acquisition Planning and Management
- DAU Level II certification or equivalent in Program Management, Business Financial Management, and/or Engineering
- Willingness to travel
- Experience with MOCAS, Shared Data Warehouse (SDW), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), DAI, and other financial data tracking sites
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- BS/BA degree with 7+ years of financial work in Missile Defense System domain or other complex DoD program/project
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Strong experience with MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint
- Experience developing and manipulating relational data tables and Pivot tables
- Understanding of EVMS analysis and experience interpreting/analyzing IPMR, CFSR, and other contract financial deliverables
- Experience with Integrated Baseline Reviews and Program Management Reviews
- Experience performing cost estimating, forecasts, risk analysis, earned value management, and budget management
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate with technical, financial, contracting and industry teams
- Effective written and oral communication skills for reports, proposals, and stakeholder interactions
- Self-starter who requires little direction and offers candid feedback and recommendations
- Assist in contract oversight activities and drafting/reviewing proposals
- Experience applying data management principles (governance, quality, tools)
- Experience with large datasets and development of databases
- Creative data visualization and display techniques
- Experience working with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customers and knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS)
- Experience in Acquisition Planning and Management and DAU Level II or equivalent certification
- Willingness to travel
- Experience with MOCAS, Shared Data Warehouse (SDW), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), DAI, and other financial data tracking sites
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
