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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.
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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 |