Financial Analyst - Secret Clearance

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst is responsible for managing the financial planning, budgeting, and procurement processes for all software and hardware acquisitions. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing, contract compliance, accurate financial forecasting, and strong vendor relationships, while partnering closely with program, IT, and contracts teams to support organizational technology needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial management of software and hardware procurement, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Develop and manage procurement budgets; monitor spend against budget and report variances.
• Review, negotiate, and approve purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor contracts/renewals for IT assets.
• Partner with IT, program managers, and contracts/legal to align procurement activity with project and contract requirements.
• Analyze vendor pricing, licensing models, and total cost of ownership to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate financial records for capital and operating expenditures related to technology purchases.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, government contracting requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS, as applicable), and audit standards.
• Track asset lifecycle costs, including depreciation, renewals, and disposal, in coordination with IT asset management.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses for leadership on procurement spend and trends.
• Manage relationships with software/hardware vendors and resellers, including invoice reconciliation and dispute resolution.
• Support month-end/year-end close activities related to procurement accruals and capitalization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Associate degree +2 years additional relevant experience, or 4 years additional relevant experience can be substituted .
• 4+ years of experience in financial management, procurement, or contract finance, preferably supporting IT/technology purchasing.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, vendor contracts, and software licensing structures.
• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Deltek).
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial reporting and budgeting tools.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a government contracting environment (federal, DoD, civilian agency).
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS procurement regulations.
• Experience with IT asset management or software asset management (SAM) tools.

Location: Quantico, VA - on-site.

Clearance: Active Secret clearance required.

Compensation: $75,000 - $130,000 per year, depending on experience.

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