Senior Financial Analyst (NGB/National Guard Bureau)

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in support of the National Guard Bureau office in Arlington, VA. The Senior Financial Analyst responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Support a growing team providing resource management, PPBE (programming, planning, budgeting, and execution) support, as well as program integration and cost analysis support in the Defense sector.
• Areas of responsibility will include performing a variety of duties including planning, analysis, budget formulation and execution, justification, presentation, and review of the multi-year budget elements.
• Provide contractor support for activities related to the development of policies and procedures that ensure effective planning of resources and the management of budgetary requirements.
• Assist with planning, organizing and executing annual and multi-year budgeting that includes operating and forecasting budgets.
• Track and report overall status of organization's unliquidated obligations, expiring and cancelling year funding. Perform financial variance identification, analysis and reporting.
• Performing analysis to support recommended inputs for influencing National Military Strategy, the Defense Planning Guidance, Combatant Commanders planning guidance, Integrated Priority Lists, and the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) of the Services to ensure National Guard Bureau missions are identified and resourced.
• Candidate will interact with government and contract team to ensure budget execution and formulation practices remain in compliance with the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR), and relevant DoDI's.
• Will prepare, direct, and present briefings, program and budget courses of action, and comprehensive funding strategies using established program requirements to successfully provide timely and responsive exhibits, briefings, and information for senior leadership approval.
• Supporting the Management Decision Package Process by reviewing memorandum and guidance, attending training sessions, and providing initial POM reports.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 0-10% / Minimal travel expected.

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, a Pequot company, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At Celeen, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of diverse professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. Celeen is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

Celeen will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to WWC Global HR at [email protected].

Celeen is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we do not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Our Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with WWC Global HR at [email protected].

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Current, active Secret clearance.
• 8 years of relevant experience in budget preparation and execution.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle, budget formulation, execution and/or financial management, particularly in a DoD organizations.
• Ability to work independently, achieving high performance goals and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience preparing and conducting briefings to senior leadership using PowerPoint or similar software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Celeen will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in public policy, finance, accounting, business, or related field
• 5+ years direct experience with finance for an HQ level military entity.
• Experience working for or supporting the National Guard Bureau.
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) certification.

Benefits

Celeen offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Eligibility requirements apply.