SMX

Senior Financial Analyst (3966)

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Herndon, VA, USA

In-Office

88K-147K Annually

Cloud • Information Technology

The Role

SMX is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who demonstrates deep expertise in contract financial management. This role will be remote, but local to the Herndon, VA office is ideal. They will lead and administer overall budget preparation/estimating and tracking expenditures against large complex contracts and or programs. They will be key members of the program management team and works directly with the Program Manager in defining the Contracts goals and objectives; and leads recommended actions to improve financial progress and performance. They will have significant interface with the Program Manager, senior technical staff on the contract, as well as other functional organizations including Contracts, Subcontracts, Finance, Accounts Receivable, and Procurement. They may interface, provide direct analysis and or lead financial discussions with external clients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the financial management of a large contract or multiple complex TDL(s) by providing cost, schedule and funding planning, reporting, monitoring and analysis support to the Program Manager. This includes developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and development of time-phased budgets and schedules.

• Lead contract set up in compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and requirements.

• Prepare overall Contract financial Estimates at Complete (EAC) and meet deadlines for submission requirements.

• Identify Contract risks, profit improvement opportunities and analytical analysis in working resolution with PM, Contracts, Procurement and Finance/Accounting.

• Review and assess all contract modifications. Advise the program management team of impacts as necessary.

• Monitor overall costs and manpower ensuring that actuals are within CLIN ceiling, CLIN budget and charged correctly.

• Perform analytical review of contract level cost reporting documentation.

• Prepare accurate and complete contract variance analysis and reporting.

• Work closely with procurement and subcontracts department to provide funding input to multiple subcontractors and vendors.

• Support the development of Program Management Review (PMR) presentations for management.

• Prepare financial Contract Data Requirements (CDRL) for programs. Ensure contractual requirements are met and customer financial deliverables are accurate and on time.

• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis on the contract as requested by PMO and others.

• Monitor funding status, providing reliable and timely notification of funding status.

• Support accounts receivable as required during the billing processing. Monitor billing status and unbilled issues, working with Finance, Contracts, Accounting and PMO to resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Prepare subcontractor and vendor accruals as services/goods are received in accordance with GAAP and internal policies to ensure that the project’s cost/commitment is accurately captured and reported internally and externally.

• Ensure program revenue and profit is recorded in compliance with the EAC.

• Analyze profit risks and opportunities and advise management on the optimal path forward.

• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley, FAR and all company policies and procedures as they related to contract performance and financials.

Required Skills/Experience

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting and/or Business AND 8-10 years’ experience with project cost control, or financial management and contract interpretation, budget development, including financial data, analysis.

• Deep knowledge and functional understanding of contract types, execution methods, CAS, FAR, and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) rules and regulations

• Ability to build relationships across functional teams and internal Business Partners.

• Deep knowledge and experience with CostPoint, Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and SharePoint.

• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Possession of excellent data management, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• Possession excellent organizational skills.

• Manage and direct work assignments of junior Financial Analysts.

• Prioritize work in a fast-paced environment and handle a high volume of work.

• Must be able to obtain a security clearance, if required based on contractual requirement.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience with Government contracts/vehicles is desired.

US citizenship required for work under DOD contract

Application Deadline: Jan. 01, 2025

#LI-REMOTE

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$88,000—$146,600 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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The Company

HQ: Hollywood, MD

1,413 Employees

Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face. SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements. Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.