Business Analyst - AMMO with Security Clearance

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Job description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities' most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust. POSITION OVERVIEW The Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) is an innovative, open-source military simulation framework used extensively by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and related communities. Managed by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), AFSIM supports scenario creation, analytical work, and virtual wargaming, benefiting from a collaborative user community across the military, government, industry, academia, and international partners. To enhance AFSIM's growth, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) is establishing a Model Management Office (MMO). In this cutting-edge new MMO the Business Analyst shall advise or assist the MMO to manage budgets, monitor costs, and provide financial or business analysis in support of program planning, budgeting, and execution activities ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION Planning and Budgeting Advise or assist the MMO in budget development and tracking of execution plans at the program and organizational levels Maintain complete budgets and financial/accounting status for active contracts and coordinate, track, reconcile, and report of available funding, funding requirements, commitments, obligations, or disbursements Develop financial forecasts or projections to support long-term planning and decision-making. Acquisition Support Draft, prepare, and review requirements and funding documents to ensure compliance with applicable financial regulation, law, and policy Coordinate receipt and disbursement of funding from external sources through mechanisms such as Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) or Purchase Request (PR) Initiate funding obligations and actions across multiple appropriations required to sustain contracted activities Cost Estimation Advise or assist the MMO to develop cost estimates in support of Agile, software-intensive projects or programs Estimates may include MMO estimates, independent Government cost estimates, or Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates of project costs through the lifecycle of a software-intensive program Apply analytical methods and techniques to assess program, project, or product roadmaps to assist the MMO in the efficient allocation of funding and manpower resources Cost Monitoring and Control Track and analyze costs throughout the program or project lifecycle, ensuring that projected costs align with budgets and identifying any potential financial risks that may impact schedule and performance Use project management, financial tracking, or forecasting systems mandated by organizational regulation, policy, or convention In coordination with the MMO, the contractor shall monitor the execution of obligation plans and/or spend plans at the program or organizational levels Reporting Advise or assist the MMO in the preparation of reports, briefings, or other documentation required to communicate progress, plans, or issues for financial or programmatic reviews Risk Assessment Advise or assist the MMO (and CO for a given acquisition activity) in the identification and mitigation of acquisition-related risks Risks may include impact to schedule, cost, quality, or scope requiring action on the part of the MMO or its funding sponsors Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, budget management, or business analysis within a government or military environment Skills and Competencies Financial management: Strong knowledge of budget development, cost estimation, and financial forecasting Analytical skills: Proficiency in applying analytical methods to assess financial data and project costs Compliance knowledge: Familiarity with applicable financial regulations, laws, and policies Communication skills: Ability to prepare detailed reports, briefings, and documentation for financial reviews Project management: Experience in using financial tracking and project management systems Technical Proficiency Proficiency in financial management software and tools used in government settings Competence with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for financial analysis Additional Requirements Active Top Secret Clearance US Citizen DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) certifications are highly desirable. Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field Familiarity with systems like the Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) and Purchase Request (PR) Experience with cost estimation for Agile, software-intensive projects. Skills in identifying and mitigating financial risks Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at or you may call us at .583.9900. This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.

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