Research Analyst (FIAR)

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Pueo is seeking an experienced Research Analyst to join our Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Support (FIAR) team of multidisciplined experts onsite in Tampa, FL.  In this role, you will assist in using the FIAR Methodology to facilitate the establishment of controls and implementation of process improvements and recommendations for solutions in areas where audit remediation is not currently achievable.

This role requires the Research Analyst to work closely with various stakeholders and government entities to achieve and sustain auditability, ensuring all processes and documentation meet audit standards.?  

Our team provides essential financial and logistics expertise to support SOF AT&L efforts in achieving full financial statement audit remediation. Key duties include collaborating with government entities to ensure the availability and accuracy of documentation for financial transactions and material in compliance with FIAR standards. Our analysts identify weaknesses in current financial and logistical processes and propose solutions to enhance audit readiness and improve asset accountability. 

 

The Research Analyst will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

• Identify and document financial processes focusing on processes, controls and systems that report budgetary information.
• Provide business process narratives and flowcharts to provide a description of how personnel perform a specific business process, the risks the process poses, and the controls required to mitigate the risks.
• Where deficiencies exist, assist the command in writing Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for implementation. 
• Train SOF AT&L personnel on implementation of CAPs.
• Provide substantiating documentation in response to SOF AT&L audit samples and work with the respective Directorate OPRs to ensure 100% of suspense(s) are met.
• Facilitate response to and document all OSD/USSOCOM/taskers and data calls as related to FIAR.
• Facilitate development and provide FIAR briefings and updates to SOF AT&L leadership as required.
• Provide audit expertise and guidance to SOF AT&L PEO and Directorate OPRs and support management of FIAR portal sites.
• Facilitate implementation of new OSD, Agency and SOCOM policies to support FIAR compliance, to include documenting processes and procedures.
• Complete RMIC internal testing of all segments to ensure compliance.
• Provide quarterly inspections and internal audits of all RMIC and IG compliance procedures to ensure they are managed efficiently and effectively, discharged with integrity, and comply with applicable laws and regulations to minimize the potential for fraud, waste, and mismanagement.
• Provide Financial Improvement expertise for corrective actions, efficiencies, best practices, and detailed analysis of funded initiatives, policy, and procedures within the organization.
• Perform and coordinate continuing program execution review and analysis and advise the command on suggestions for support programs.
• Provide interpretive and analytical advice on funded initiatives, financial transactions, and program execution; develop format and content to provide various listings, reports, and data relative to status of funds and the propriety of obligations; ensure the financial integrity, timeliness, accuracy and validity of supporting managerial accounting, budget execution, and financial management reports derived from accounting systems and reporting tools.
• Provide training/ standard operating procedures (SOPs) existing or emerging to implement internal control modifications and guidance that will enhance the lifecycle of each transaction.
• Conduct a monthly and quarterly reviews and develop and implement solutions to findings identified during the audit, monitoring and validation of correction actions and on-site logistics and liaison support to assist in meeting audit requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Required Qualification: 

• A current/valid SECRET Security Clearance.
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, or business administration; or a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and an active CPA license; or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, or business administration and 7 years of financial management experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with DoD or other federal agency in Financial Management experience includes activities such as monitoring budget execution, preparing financial documentation and reports, preparing trial balances, reconciling accounts, and other accounting functions, budget formulation, completing financial transactions in accounting and financial management systems, auditing, or similar tasks.
• A minimum of 2+ years' experience in preparing financial and material management reports IAW FIAR compliance or other FIAR-related activities that clearly demonstrate expertise in FIAR requirements. 
• Knowledge in development and implementation of corrective action plans (CAPs), prepare and deliver audit sample packages, development of process control narratives (PCNs), develop and conduct audit training.
• Combined years of experience shall include:
  • Audit remediation requirements for DoD.
  • Tying General Equipment and Operating Maintenance & Supplies (OM&S) to the financial statements.
  • Evaluating program deficiencies and preparing briefings for GO/FO/SES level DoD leadership to address solutions.
  • Justifying policy change, systems acquisitions, or budget justification.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Knowledge and/or experience in Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Support (FIAR) Methodology.
• DAWIA certifications appropriate to years of experience.
• The ability to simplify processes and procedures.
• The ability to communicate (written and verbal) in a clear and concise manner.

Salary Range Estimate: 

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Pueo’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Pueo provides a variety of benefits to employees.

PUEO Overview:

Pueo is a National Security cyber company built to inspect, defend, harden, and continuously authorize the networks our customers depend on. We deliver mission-grade cybersecurity across defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal enterprise, and critical infrastructure. Our work connects mission-risk inspection, defensive cyber operations, continuous authorization, security engineering, and mission delivery through one accountable team.

PUEO EEO Statement:

Pueo is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Pueo takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.