Financial Analyst

Overview

Hybrid
$30 - $35
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Acquisition
Analytical Skill
Budget
Collaboration
Communication
Continuous Improvement
Cost Management
Cost-benefit Analysis
ESP
Finance
Financial Analysis
Financial Management
Financial Modeling
Forecasting
IT Security
Leadership
Management
Microsoft Office
Negotiations
Procurement
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting
Resource Allocation

Job Details

VITA - IT Product and Financial Analyst (778725)

Location: Richmond, VA Hybrid

Interview : web Cam only

Job Description:

IT Product Financial Analyst
ON SITE Required: 3 days/week required. VITA has parking at no cost to contractors.

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) Bachelors 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.

VITA - IT Product and Financial Analyst (778725)

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Response ( Candidate Years of experience )

Amount

of Experience

Bachelors 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

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