Security Assistance Financial Analyst

Overview

CTP is a privately held small business based in Herndon, VA. We provide program management services for government and private clients and deliver technical assistance programs in over 80 countries around the world. CTP provides specific solutions or full lifecycle support, including course and curriculum design, expert instruction, logistics support, monitoring & evaluations, knowledge management, strategic planning, program management, and staffing services.

Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Financial Analyst will serve as core member of CTP's embedded team within the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM/SA). This position is contingent upon contract award.

 

General Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Serves as the main point of contact for financial systems matters for PM/SA.
• Assist the CORs/GORs in the preparation and administration of a program’s financial milestones throughout the grant and contract lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout activities.
• Draft funding requisitions requested and approved by the relevant regional program officer, Team Lead or Deputy Director.
• Prepare invoices and associated documents for COR review and approval.
• Assist the COR/GOR in developing and maintaining program budgets an associated cost-related spreadsheets.
• Support CORs /GORs to maintain and manage a centralized database of all PKO- procured items.
• Track obligated program funds that are available for other funding commitments.
• Maintain unliquidated obligations chart. Work with vendors to obtain final cost information and funding requirements. Determine available D&CP, ESF and PKO/NSEA funding for de-obligation and at the direction of COR and/or Deputy Director, submit requisitions to de-obligate prior year program funds.
• As needed, assist with developing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) by providing historical cost estimate data, as requested.
• Coordinate, input, and manage financial data in the Foreign Assistance Database (portal) and other systems that track related information.
• Develop and maintain centralized trackers of congressional notifications, allotments, apportionments, and other financial transaction documents.
• Provide Financial updates to staff, as requested.
• Attend meetings regarding programs, contracts and grants, as requested.
• Travel is not anticipated except as it pertains to financial management reviews with Department of War (DoW) counterparts.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of current federal budget policies and regulations and the ability to apply them to the work environment.
• BA/BS from an accredited institution or experience related to the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties.
• Five (5) years of experience as a financial analyst.
• Three (3) years of experience with invoicing as necessary to assist in overseeing contract and grant vouchers for the U.S. Government.
• Three (3) years of experience with price analysis and cost accounting techniques and developing IGCEs with input from the program manager.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience working with the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of War.
• Experience with USG financial management systems such as State’s Global Financial Management System (GFMS).

Location________________________________________

Washington DC at US State Department

 

Company Benefits________________________________________

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D, Telework, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Reimbursement, and a 401K Retirement plan.

 

Compensation________________________________________

Salary range based upon experience

 

Security Clearance________________________________________

Active SECRET security clearance preferred, must have ability to obtain

 

Other Requirements________________________________________

 

Supervisory Responsibility: Position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

 

Travel: Generally not required.

 

Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorships provided.

 

Application Procedure________________________________________

 

Interested candidates should apply via CTP’s website www.ctp-inc.com

 

Candidate applications may be acknowledged