Financial Analyst-Mid

SMX is seeking a Financial Analyst-Mid independently delivers services to clients through the demonstration of deep financial functional knowledge within the context of our organization. They lead and administer the financial management of multiple projects within Global Defense. They are responsible for all the financial activities in support of the projects. They are members of the program management team and work with the Finance Manager and the Program Manager in meeting the overall contract goals and objectives. They interface with Project Managers, senior technical staff, as well as other functional organizations including Contracts, Subcontracts, Finance, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Procurement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the contract, cost, schedule and funding planning, reporting, monitoring and analysis support to the Project Manager. This includes Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and development of time-phased budgets and schedules.
• Lead Project set up in compliance with contractual terms, conditions and requirements.
• Prepare Project financial Estimates at Complete (EAC) and meet deadlines for submission requirements.
• Identify Project risks and profit improvement opportunities and provide analytical contribution in working financial resolution with PM, Contracts, Procurement and Finance/Accounting.
• Monitor manpower cost on a weekly basis ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct job number. Process incorrect cost transfers as required.
• Ensure cost reporting documentation is correct by performing analytical review and arithmetic checks.
• Prepare accurate and complete variance analysis and reporting.
• Monitor funding status (to include subcontractor funding status), providing reliable and timely notification of funding status by line-item detail as required.
• Support accounts receivable as required during the billing processing (i.e. Review edit file and ensure cost that will be billed are accurate and allowable against the project).
• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all company policies and procedures as they are related to contract performance and financials.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge and functional understanding of contract types, execution methods, FAR, and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) rules and regulations
• Ability to build relationships across functional teams and internal Business Partners.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and SharePoint.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possession of excellent data management, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Possession excellent organizational skills.
• Clearable, if required based on contractual requirement
• 5 years’ experience with project cost control, or financial management and contract interpretation, budget development, including financial data, analysis.
• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting
• Government contracting experience
• US citizenship required

Desired Skills/Experience:

• DoD Contracting experience
• Experience with Costpoint
• Experience with Focuspoint

US citizenship required for work under DOD contract

Application deadline: October 17, 2025

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