Financial Analyst

at  Valiant Integrated Services

The Resource, Evaluation, and Analysis Coordinator place of duty will be Headquarters MARFOREUR/AF. The Resource, Evaluation, and Analysis Coordinator supports the AC/S for Resources (G8), and reports to the Comptroller or Deputy Comptroller for daily assignments and tasks. The position supports the development and revision of financial management policies, plans, and programs to facilitate the effective, efficient, and timely application of financial resources to accomplish MARFOREUR/AF’s mission.

• Generates and recommends new and revised financial management concepts, methodologies, policies, and strategies in support of MARFOREUR/AF programs.
• Performs continuing program execution review, analysis and appraisal of major MARFOREUR/AF operating and support programs.
• Prepares and briefs program execution status and recommends corrections for program variations or problems to senior MARFOREUR/AF leadership.
• Provides interpretive and analytical advice for financial transactions and program execution; develops format and content to provide various listing, reports, and data relative to status of funds and the propriety of obligations; and ensures the financial integrity, timeliness, accuracy, and validity of supporting managerial accounting, budget execution, and financial management reports derived from the Standard Accounting, Budgeting, and Reporting System (SABRS) and the SABRS Management Analytical Retrieval Tool (SMART).
• Develops, coordinates, and disseminates relevant lessons learned.
• Coordinates the development and reporting of cost/performance information in support of MARFOREUR/AF mission tasks.
• Promulgates approved financial management policies within the organization based on DON (Department of the Navy) policy and develops and issues implementing procedures.
• Prepares and reviews responses to external audits which involve financial management policy or procedure.
• Conducts management evaluation of issues of financial consequence raised in audit reports, budget reviews, etc. and recommends corrective actions.
• Assists the G8 in establishing, evaluating, and maintaining internal controls to provide reasonable assurance the process weaknesses can be prevented or detected early enough to mitigate and prevent adverse organizational impact.
• Assist with the preparation of the Statement of Assurance (SOA) and results of internal control submissions. Tracks and performs follow up action on all reportable conditions and material weaknesses.
• Provides subject matter expertise in advising MARFOREUR/AF staff in USMC budgeting, accounting, and financial management policy and procedures. Performs and/or coordinates continuing program execution review and analysis in order to advise the G8 in recommending action regarding funding support programs.
• Analyzes and advises regarding the efficacy and effectiveness of USMC resource management with respect to the integrity of USMC programs and operations, USMC compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and the minimization of risk for potential fraud, waste, and mismanagement.

Education and Experience
Master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of specialized experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6 years of specialized experience; OR 10 years of specialized experience.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Possesses U.S. Citizenship, a valid U.S. Driver’s License, and a valid U.S. tourist passport.
• Possesses a US Secret or higher-level clearance.
• Fluent in the JTR and FMR.
• Proficient as a DTS Routing Official.
• Must be a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or be a Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), or have a minimum 4 years’ experience within a DOD financial management field and have expert knowledge of budget processes to include ability to explain the accounting transaction life cycle.
• Possesses strong communications skills and experience working with USMC service members of all ranks, to include USMC Civilians.
• Possesses a full understanding of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations pertaining to USMC budgeting, accounting, and internal controls. Knowledge must be of sufficient depth to enable the interpretation, assessment, and projection of the impact of new or revised internal control requirements.

• Generates and recommends new and revised financial management concepts, methodologies, policies, and strategies in support of MARFOREUR/AF programs.
• Performs continuing program execution review, analysis and appraisal of major MARFOREUR/AF operating and support programs.
• Prepares and briefs program execution status and recommends corrections for program variations or problems to senior MARFOREUR/AF leadership.
• Provides interpretive and analytical advice for financial transactions and program execution; develops format and content to provide various listing, reports, and data relative to status of funds and the propriety of obligations; and ensures the financial integrity, timeliness, accuracy, and validity of supporting managerial accounting, budget execution, and financial management reports derived from the Standard Accounting, Budgeting, and Reporting System (SABRS) and the SABRS Management Analytical Retrieval Tool (SMART).
• Develops, coordinates, and disseminates relevant lessons learned.
• Coordinates the development and reporting of cost/performance information in support of MARFOREUR/AF mission tasks.
• Promulgates approved financial management policies within the organization based on DON (Department of the Navy) policy and develops and issues implementing procedures.
• Prepares and reviews responses to external audits which involve financial management policy or procedure.
• Conducts management evaluation of issues of financial consequence raised in audit reports, budget reviews, etc. and recommends corrective actions.
• Assists the G8 in establishing, evaluating, and maintaining internal controls to provide reasonable assurance the process weaknesses can be prevented or detected early enough to mitigate and prevent adverse organizational impact.
• Assist with the preparation of the Statement of Assurance (SOA) and results of internal control submissions. Tracks and performs follow up action on all reportable conditions and material weaknesses.
• Provides subject matter expertise in advising MARFOREUR/AF staff in USMC budgeting, accounting, and financial management policy and procedures. Performs and/or coordinates continuing program execution review and analysis in order to advise the G8 in recommending action regarding funding support programs.
• Analyzes and advises regarding the efficacy and effectiveness of USMC resource management with respect to the integrity of USMC programs and operations, USMC compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and the minimization of risk for potential fraud, waste, and mismanagement