Job ID: VA-778725 (95391017)
Hybrid/Local Govt Financial Analyst (12+) with modeling, budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, MS Office, information security experience
Location: Richmond, VA (VITA)
Duration: 7 Months
Position: 1 (2)
ON SITE Required: 3 days/week required. VITA has parking at no cost to contractors.
Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting Required
Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, cost analysis, and forecasting. Required 2 Years
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Required 2 Years
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a collaborative team environment. Required 2 Years
Familiarity with State Government budgeting process. Highly desired 2 Years
General Understanding of technologies as it relates to product and cost analysis (esp within security). Highly desired 2 Years
Experience working with financial management systems and tools (Microsoft Office) Highly desired 2 Years
Description:
Pls note before submitting: The Manager understands this will be more of a junior level role with minimal years of work experience. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance, understand money and have a general understanding of technologies (especially within security) to be able to perform these tasks would be valuable. However, they are willing to train someone in the security-related products they work with, if they have the budgets/forecasting knowledge they are seeking.
A (4 yr) Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is Required
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role will provide critical financial insights to optimize resource allocation, enhance program effectiveness, and ensure compliance with federal budgeting and reporting standards.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting for security products and services within the agency.
• Develop and maintain budgeting models to support product and service funding requests, execution, and cost management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT security, procurement, and compliance to align financial strategies with agency goals
• Monitor and report on financial performance against approved budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support procurement and contract negotiations with vendors from a financial perspective.
• Analyze life cycle costs and support cost-benefit evaluations for new security initiatives and technology acquisitions.
• Assist in evaluating the financial viability of new security products or enhancements
• Provide clear, concise financial reports and briefings for senior leadership and oversight bodies.
• Support continuous improvement of financial processes and systems related to security program funding and expenditure tracking.