Position Title: Financial Analyst

Company: ACT1 Federal

Location: Arlington, VA

About ACT1: ACT1 Federal advances our Nation’s and Allies’ critical missions by taking ACTION! We provide mission operations support, technical services, and innovative solutions by leveraging our talented workforce. By doing so, we are making the world a better, safer, and more productive and inclusive place.

Job Description: As a Financial Analyst, you will play a vital role in managing and optimizing the organization's financial resources. This position involves assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of DARPA's annual budget, ensuring effective allocation and utilization of funds.

You will conduct detailed financial analyses to support decision-making processes, prepare comprehensive financial reports, including variance analysis and forecasts, and ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and policies. Additionally, you will support procurement activities by assisting in acquisition strategy development and conducting financial evaluations of proposals.

Your role will also include tracking and reporting on budget execution and performance metrics, contributing to the overall financial health and efficiency of DARPA's operations.

Your analytical skills and attention to detail will be critical in ensuring the Comptroller's office meets its strategic financial objectives.

Responsibilities:

Providing financial and accounting support to the Defense Research Project (DARPA)Leading the execution of complex tasks and performing more complex analytical and evaluative work requiring a comprehensive knowledge of Theory and principles; Financial and management organization, operations, and practices; Pertinent statutory or regulatory provisions; Related basic economic, accounting, and legal principles.

Assisting programs/project personnel with financial tracking, budget formulation, execution, and overall financial support. Provides support with a variety of management activities, corporate initiatives, special projects, and data calls, which could have a significant impact on the organization and its business operations.