The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time DoD Financial Analyst-Hybrid within NCR. The potential candidate will provide expertise for all Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution activities. This support includes interaction with Washington Headquarters Services and the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Office of the Director of Business Operations. Candidate should possess a sharp analytical mind, strong excel skills, multiple years of experience in either accounting, financial management and analysis, or a solid understanding of project management principles.

Anticipated annual salary range: $100,000 to $110,000. Offer may vary depending on experience, skill set, and location.

Primary Responsibilities of DoD Financial Analyst:

Assist the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Matters oversee budget formulation and execution of the office’s appropriated budget to meet and exceed Comptroller execution benchmarks Prepare Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests, Interagency Agreements, Determination & Findings Packages associated with budget execution Participate in mid-year reviews; address unliquidated obligations; and monitor obligation and expenditure rates for Nuclear Matters Program Elements Prepare background material, attend, and record minutes for scheduled meetings

Must Haves as a DoD Financial Analyst:

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen Applicant must hold an active Top-Secret security clearance and be eligible to access Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) to apply for this position (may be open to a Secret clearance holder who can obtain a TS/SCI) Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related (accounting / financial management / project management or a combination of) experience is required Candidate shall have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Project (i.e. including basic schedule logic relationship management, as well as the incorporation of multiple source schedules, using imbedded Microsoft Project analysis tools and interfacing multiple schedules) Working knowledge and experience with coordination of plans, documents, reports and data bases Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments Organization and time management skills Demonstrated excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills Minimum: 3 years DoD program experience relating to ACAT programs

Wish List/Preferred Qualifications: 

Prior experience within the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Defense Agencies Initiative financial management system.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2275 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the DoD Financial Analyst-Hybrid position.