Financial Analyst III

Amentum

. Support multiple government contracts based in Norfolk, Virginia offices .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $107,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, contract budgeting, and program/project control functions, with a strong focus on government contracting and compliance. Proficient in managing financial performance and ensuring accurate reporting while adhering to contractual requirements.

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Financial ReportingContract BudgetingGovernment ContractingHyperion Financial ManagementCostpoint Software

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisProgram Control FunctionsAccounts Receivable ReconciliationVariance AnalysisMonth-End Journal EntriesProject TrackingFunding Status MonitoringInvoice Review and ApprovalWage Adjustment ProposalsContract Modification Proposals

Soft Skills

MultitaskingIndependent WorkTime ManagementIssue RecognitionDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

Hyperion Financial ManagementCostpoint SoftwareCOGNOS Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret US Government Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government ContractsOCONUS LaborFinancial Progress ReportsAudit SupportContract Data Requirements

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support multiple government contracts based in Norfolk, Virginia offices
Perform financial reporting, program/project control functions, and contract budgeting
Collaborate with financial analysts, project management, and contracts personnel to manage contract financial performance
Reconcile accounts receivable
Compile weekly and monthly financial progress reports
Support audit data
Maintain active charge numbers, monitor actual charges, and process transfers when appropriate
Measure performance against budgets and analyze variances
Monitor program revenue and profit recognition; analyze risks and opportunities
Prepare month-end journal entries, assess risk, review hours and costs, understand indirect rate application, establish and manage projects in the accounting system, and ensure accurate financial reporting
Maintain project tracking spreadsheets and related documentation
Monitor funding status and provide timely line-item funding notifications
Prepare financial Contract Data Requirements (CDRL) for programs
Ensure contractual requirements are met and customer financial deliverables are accurate and timely
Review and approve invoices for customer submission
Monitor billing status and unbilled issues, resolving issues to manage DSO

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret US government clearance required
US citizenship required to maintain a Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field and at least 5 years of job-related financial experience; or Associate’s degree and at least 9 years of job-related financial experience; or High School diploma/GED and at least 13 years of job-related financial experience
Prior experience/familiarity with Government Contracting
Prior experience/familiarity with Hyperion Financial Management software
Prior experience/familiarity with Costpoint (Enterprise Resources Planning) software
Prior experience/familiarity with COGNOS software
Prior experience/familiarity with DBA associated with OCONUS Labor
Prior experience/familiarity with creating Wage Adjustment and Contract Modification Proposals
Familiarity with OCONUS work
Ability to multitask, work independently, and effectively manage time
Ability to recognize and research issues and make recommendations/decisions based on research
Ability to work accurately under quick-turn-around deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance