Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

 

**Please note: U.S. work authorization is required for this position**

 

Position Summary:

The Project Financial Associate will be a part of the Project Financial Management Team (FMT) and will support financial management responsibilities and financial analysis activities for MSI projects to monitor profitability and minimize financial risks. The position will demand interaction with other supporting units in MSI, with a focus on Operations Teams. The position will report to the Director of Financial Management but will be a shared resource for financial management and financial planning and analysis. The preferred location for this role is in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area.

 

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain project budget trackers in support of the Operations Teams. Respond to internal and external requests for financial or budgeting assistance from Operations Teams. Monitor project budget revenue, cost and profit, and financial risk as directed. Assist or improve how MSI tracks project revenue, cost and profit, and financial risk. Attend meetings as a representative of the FMT as appropriate. Advise the Operations Teams on drafting and reviewing financial reports and financial contract modifications as appropriate. Perform financial analysis of projects and portfolio. Provide technical support for corporate financial management reporting. Support department trainings Support related special projects. Perform other duties in support of the financial management activities.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics required.  Minimum one year of financial management, accounting, or related experience required. Experience working on projects with attention to budgets, scope and risk preferred. Knowledge of finance or budgetary systems. Ability to work with geographically distributed and culturally diverse workgroups. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel required. Strong database management and communication skills desired. Fluency in English required.

 

At MSI Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

 

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

 

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

 

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

 

Pay Transparency Statement:

We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant and equitable approach to employment compensation. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay range for this position is $62,000 to $70,000 USD.

 

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

 

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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