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Staff Program Financial Analyst

ARA, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Overview

The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has a full-time position for a

Program Financial Analyst . The individual must be skilled in project accounting, program control, cost analysis, budget tracking, and forecasting, and must have knowledge in government accounting practices with the ability to read government lines of accounting to identify key elements of funding type and status. Applicant must be able to compile and analyze data from different formats to prepare the monthly and quarterly financial reports for the client. A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field and two to four years of related work experience. The successful candidate must have strong skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of the Deltek Cost Point Accounting System is a plus. Must be U.S. Citizen and must be able to acquire and maintain Secret DoD clearance. Responsibilities

Computing monthly and quarterly financial reports to contract specifications. Tracking received funding by ACRN and CLIN. Working with Project Managers to understand project variances and report reasons and solutions to corporate accounting. Providing Project Managers with e-office support to help set up project plans. Maintaining the cost estimating workbook for proposals. Actively participating in the preparation and final submittal of Task Order Response Packages. Setting up new charge codes per Project Manager (PM) request. Creating and maintaining Task Order budgets. Creating and maintaining program plan financial forecast budgets within contract specifications. Supporting PMs with financial budgeting and cost analysis. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Two to four years of related work experience. Strong skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of government accounting practices; ability to read government lines of accounting to identify funding type and status. Knowledge of Deltek Cost Point Accounting System is a plus. U.S. Citizen; ability to acquire and maintain Secret DoD clearance. Location: Albuquerque, NM (as noted in ad). ARA is an employee-owned company, equal opportunity employer, and provides an excellent benefits package. Salary range is dependent on skill level, experience, and education.

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