The Missions Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an energetic and experienced Financial Analyst to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (OUSD (R&E)). The Financial Analyst will perform analyses of programs and projects and support services such as planning, programming, budgeting, executing (PPBE), and tracking data. This position requires a candidate with experience performing a variety of financial analysis, tracking, and administrative functions including:

 

Having strong written and verbal communications skills Having excellent time management skills Support preparation and execution of finance and budget materials Support the preparation of Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) and Inter-Agency Agreements (IAAs) Monitor program budget execution Support the identification of financial discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions

 

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS with 5-7  years of relevant experience Minimum DoD Secret clearance Must be a US Citizen Experience with planning, programming, budgeting, executing (PPBE), and tracking data Experience using OUSD-specific financial databases (e.g., DAI, G-invoicing, etc.) Expertise with MS Excel

 

Desired Qualifications:

8+ years of experience MS or higher DoD Financial Management Certification

 

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 2000 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 generates 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 Financial Analyst position.