Financial Analyst

Job ID: VA-778725

Hybrid/Local Govt Financial Analyst (12+) with modeling, budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, MS Office, information security experience

Location: Richmond, VA (VITA)
Duration: 7 Months
Position: 1 (2)
ON SITE Required: 3 days/week required. VITA has parking at no cost to contractors.

Skills:
Bachelor s degree in Finance or Accounting Required
Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, cost analysis, and forecasting. Required 2 Years
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Required 2 Years
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a collaborative team environment. Required 2 Years
Familiarity with State Government budgeting process. Highly desired 2 Years
General Understanding of technologies as it relates to product and cost analysis (esp within security). Highly desired 2 Years
Experience working with financial management systems and tools (Microsoft Office) Highly desired 2 Years

Description:
Pls note before submitting: The Manager understands this will be more of a junior level role with minimal years of work experience. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance, understand money and have a general understanding of technologies (especially within security) to be able to perform these tasks would be valuable. However, they are willing to train someone in the security-related products they work with, if they have the budgets/forecasting knowledge they are seeking.

A (4 yr) Bachelor s degree in Finance or Accounting is Required

ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role will provide critical financial insights to optimize resource allocation, enhance program effectiveness, and ensure compliance with federal budgeting and reporting standards.

Responsibilities:
Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting for security products and services within the agency.
Develop and maintain budgeting models to support product and service funding requests, execution, and cost management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT security, procurement, and compliance to align financial strategies with agency goals
Monitor and report on financial performance against approved budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
Support procurement and contract negotiations with vendors from a financial perspective.
Analyze life cycle costs and support cost-benefit evaluations for new security initiatives and technology acquisitions.
Assist in evaluating the financial viability of new security products or enhancements
Provide clear, concise financial reports and briefings for senior leadership and oversight bodies.
Support continuous improvement of financial processes and systems related to security program funding and expenditure tracking.