Business and Financial Analyst

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Business and Financial Analyst to support our Huntsville, AL location.

We are seeking a Business and Financial Analyst to support the Army’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires Office (PAE Fires). This role involves leading budget formulation, execution, and reporting activities to ensure the effective allocation and utilization of resources in support of mission objectives. The Budget Analyst will collaborate with program managers, contracting officers, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) financial regulations and policies. This is a fast-paced role requiring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Duties:

• Develop, prepare, and manage program budgets, including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions, spend plans, and obligation/expenditure forecasts.
• Coordinate and execute funding actions, including drafting and submitting Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), and Direct Charge (DC) transactions.
• Monitor and track the execution of funds to ensure alignment with program goals and timelines.
• Conduct detailed financial analyses to identify trends, variances, and risks.
• Prepare and present financial reports, briefings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain historical financial records and update funding history tracking when funds are received.
• Monitor contract status, including ceiling limits, periods of performance, and funding requirements.
• Support Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) by analyzing monthly contractor reports, facilitating communication, and supporting  documentation for contract actions (e.g. Technical Directives (TDs) and Requests for Services Contract Approval (RSCAs).
• Participate in Contract Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and financial/metrics meetings.
• Ensure compliance with DoD financial management regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Facilitate fiscal year-end close to ensure 100% obligation of expiring funds.
• Support audits and reviews by providing accurate and timely financial data.
• Coordinate with program managers and technical leads to align financial plans with program objectives.
• Facilitate financial communication and coordination between the Project Office, higher headquarters, and external customers.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in budget analysis, financial management, or related roles, preferably within the DoD or federal government.
• Demonstrated experience with DoD financial systems, including General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).
• Experience preparing and submitting PRs, MIPRs, and DC transactions.
• Proven ability to monitor funds execution and create financial reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualization).
• Familiarity with financial management tools and software used in DoD environments.
• Strong understanding of DoD financial regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR).
• Knowledge of appropriations, funding types, and fiscal law principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage diverse workloads of complex and priority projects without supervision.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Must have a current driver's license.
• Travel: 20%
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active U.S. DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Desired Skills:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in financial management, budget analysis, or related roles within the DoD.
• Certification in financial management or related areas (e.g., Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), DoD Financial Management Certification).
• Familiarity with rapid acquisition or prototyping programs and their unique financial requirements.
• In-depth understanding of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Ability to provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior analysts, as required.
• Ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to improve financial processes and program outcomes.
• Experience using data visualization and advanced analytics tools.

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [email protected] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.