AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking our next Finance Specialist!
As a Finance Specialist on the NISSC 3 program, you will provide full-spectrum financial support, including budgeting, cost analysis, procurement support, and financial tracking of program obligations and expenditures. You will be responsible for preparing and submitting cost reports, invoices, and funding notifications, while ensuring adherence to applicable financial and compliance standards.
ResponsibilitiesSupport small business participation and depot maintenance workload reporting and collaborate with program and contracts teams during contract status reviews and financial presentations. This role directly supports a high-visibility, mission-critical DoW program in a secure environment.
Conduct budgeting, cost analysis, and financial forecasting for program activities, obligations, and expenditures.
Track and reconcile program costs against budgets, contracts, and funding documents; identify variances and support corrective actions.
Prepare, review, and submit detailed cost reports, invoices, and funding notifications in accordance with contract and organizational requirements.
Ensure financial activities comply with applicable regulations, policies, and standards (e.g., DoW/USG guidelines, internal controls).
Support procurement-related financial activities, including purchase requests, approvals, and tracking of commitments and obligations.
Support small business participation reporting and depot maintenance workload reporting as required by the program and contract.
Collaborate with program management, contracts, and technical leads to support contract status reviews, financial briefings, and customer presentations.
Maintain accurate financial records and documentation to support audits, reviews, and internal/external reporting.
Contribute to process improvements in financial tracking, reporting tools, and methods to enhance accuracy and timeliness.
4–6 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, cost analysis, or related financial management role.
Demonstrated experience in preparing and submitting cost reports, invoices, and funding notifications.
Experience tracking and reconciling program expenditures and obligations, preferably in a government or DoW/Defense environment.
Familiarity with procurement processes and financial support to contracts (e.g., purchase orders, contract funding, modifications).
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED plus 6 additional years of directly relevant financial experience.
Active Secret clearance at time of hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI as required by the program.
Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities
These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $66,900.00/Yr. - USD $111,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
Skills Required
- 4–6 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, cost analysis, or a related financial management role.
- Experience preparing and submitting cost reports, invoices, and funding notifications.
- Experience tracking and reconciling program expenditures and obligations, preferably in a government or Department of War/Defense environment.
- Familiarity with procurement processes and financial support for contracts, including purchase orders, contract funding, and modifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED plus 6 additional years of directly relevant financial experience.
- Active Secret security clearance at the time of hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance as required by the program.
What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
