Business Financial Analyst
UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies, Dahlgren, VA, United States
Business Financial Analyst (VOPS‑2026‑25043)
Bowhead is seeking a Business Financial Analyst with demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, requisitioning, forecasting, and utilization of financial software (ERP preferred). This position is 100% onsite.
Responsibilities
Track program funding status at a detailed level, including obligations, expenditures, remaining balances, and projected shortfalls or excess.
Execute financial actions including Funding Acceptances, de‑obligation requests and realignment requests.
Determine appropriate accounting classifications and appropriations by object class, fiscal year, and element of resource.
Analyze plans, forecasts, and actual costs; identify variances and communicate trends and impacts to program and financial leadership.
Ensure accurate project setup to include knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
Monitor contract budgets and funding, maintain forecasts, and track cost performance against plans to meet contractual obligations.
Drive preparation/completion of semi‑annual project plans, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Prepare and manage Estimates to Complete (ETC), Estimates at Completion (EAC), burn‑rate analysis, and financial projections.
Support recurring program and finance review cycles and contribute to the preparation of presentations and briefs in support of the various projects.
Support Program Managers and Mission Leads with financial planning, reporting, and contract‑related analysis.
Conduct financial analysis including variance analysis, risk/opportunity assessment, and scenario modeling (“what‑if” analysis).
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Two to eight (2–8) years of experience in financial reporting, budgeting, requisitioning, forecasting, and utilization of financial software (ERP preferred).
Must have a working understanding of TPS documentation and IBPES.
Demonstrated experience with Integrated Budget Planning and Execution System (IBPES) and Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (NERP) financial software.
Familiarity with Navy Enterprise Planning System (NEPS) beneficial but not required.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, Power‑Point.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and external contacts.
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
Security Clearance Requirements
Must currently have a security clearance at the Secret level.
US Citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location.
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Bowhead is seeking a Business Financial Analyst with demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, requisitioning, forecasting, and utilization of financial software (ERP preferred). This position is 100% onsite.
Responsibilities
Track program funding status at a detailed level, including obligations, expenditures, remaining balances, and projected shortfalls or excess.
Execute financial actions including Funding Acceptances, de‑obligation requests and realignment requests.
Determine appropriate accounting classifications and appropriations by object class, fiscal year, and element of resource.
Analyze plans, forecasts, and actual costs; identify variances and communicate trends and impacts to program and financial leadership.
Ensure accurate project setup to include knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
Monitor contract budgets and funding, maintain forecasts, and track cost performance against plans to meet contractual obligations.
Drive preparation/completion of semi‑annual project plans, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Prepare and manage Estimates to Complete (ETC), Estimates at Completion (EAC), burn‑rate analysis, and financial projections.
Support recurring program and finance review cycles and contribute to the preparation of presentations and briefs in support of the various projects.
Support Program Managers and Mission Leads with financial planning, reporting, and contract‑related analysis.
Conduct financial analysis including variance analysis, risk/opportunity assessment, and scenario modeling (“what‑if” analysis).
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Two to eight (2–8) years of experience in financial reporting, budgeting, requisitioning, forecasting, and utilization of financial software (ERP preferred).
Must have a working understanding of TPS documentation and IBPES.
Demonstrated experience with Integrated Budget Planning and Execution System (IBPES) and Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (NERP) financial software.
Familiarity with Navy Enterprise Planning System (NEPS) beneficial but not required.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, Power‑Point.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and external contacts.
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
Security Clearance Requirements
Must currently have a security clearance at the Secret level.
US Citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location.
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