Financial Analyst Level 3 in Alice Springs

Within Amentum's business group Intelligence & Cyber and in the SMART Infrastructure & Technology business line comes an opportunity to head down under to the Australian Outback. As a level 3 Financial Analyst, you will be involved in various activities of the program from directly interfacing with the end-customer onsite in Alice Springs, Australia while working in classified facilities.

You will deliver key CDRLs such as a Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR), CAMT, and present data in a monthly BMR. You'll also be involved in many different activities of running an international program. This role embraces teamwork while also owning processes which will give you an opportunity to align yourself with Amentum's core values of meeting commitments, embracing collaboration, and taking on challenges with courage.

The Financial Analyst will be required to have relevant experience in financial management and analysis, specifically in the Government Contracting accounting realm. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing, maintaining, and presenting financial reports, including financial planning and analysis, for internal and customer stakeholders. Knowledge of relevant cost centers (labor, travel, materials) and indirect cost applications for each is expected. This position is contingent upon business needs, security clearance verification, and funding availability.

Work Schedule

Onsite Day shift – 5 days per week, 8 hours per day.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain Contract Funds Status Reports (CFSRs) and other financial reports for Government review.
• Formulate and administer financial projections and preparation of cash flow forecasts to ensure that financial and operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business.
• Review, approve and submit invoices to customers.
• Monitor billing status, payment status and unbilled issues, and work to resolve issues in a timely manner to manage DSO.
• Execute the financial analysis of budgets and schedules for multiple projects including comparing budget vs actuals/forecast.
• Assist with development of assigned contract long-range planning financial programs in accordance with objectives for growth and profitability.
• Participate and provide input to project forecast meetings.
• Ensure program costs are accurately collected by maintaining active charge numbers, monitoring actual charges, and processing transfers when appropriate.
• Coordinate, negotiate and resolve financial compliance issues with various governmental agencies to ensure accurate interpretation of contract requirements.
• Contribute to quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs) and effectively communicate impacts to revenue/cost/profit.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as FAR, other government regulations, GAAP, and CAS requirements.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

The position is desk-based and sedentary in nature; the ability to lift items up to 5kgs may be required occasionally.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Due to the nature of the work, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree preferred.
• Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in accounting and/or finance.
• Relevant experience in government contracting for multiple types of contracts (CPFF, FFP, T&M).
• Highly organized, able to meet deadlines and manage shifting priorities.
• High degree of personal integrity; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment, as required.
• Knowledge of accounting that includes spreadsheets and relational databases programs for data processing techniques.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of United States Government Accounting practices.
• Manage workloads effectively including adapting to changes, planning, organizing and prioritising work.
• Team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Multi-tasker with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to recognise and research issues and make recommendations/decisions based on that research.
• Knowledge of various computer programs; Microsoft Suite, Deltek CostPoint, Cognox/Hyperion, PowerBI.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel and Excel functions, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables.

Security Clearance Required

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee must be a US citizen and will require a minimum TS/SCI with poly (U.S.) clearance.

Education Minimum Essential

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Statement of Work

All personnel assigned to work shall be at least 18 years of age and able to fluently read, write and speak English.

Other Responsibilities

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.