Business Analyst

General Description 

The Business Analyst will focus on accounts receivable support and general project control principles such as data compilation and quality control for financial reporting. The Business Analyst will prepare and validate invoices, financial reports for budget and forecasting purposes, as well as performing ad-hoc business analysis as directed by NEMCON Finance.   This position directly supports the On-site Lead providing program administration services such as, managing contract deliverables, training and certificate tracking, badging and asset management, records, clinic scheduling and operations, contract performance metrics, procurement, and continuous quality improvement related to Marshall Space Flight Center.   

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

• Oversee the timely delivery of project deliverables, ensuring all tasks are completed in alignment with contract specifications and compliance requirements.
• Serve as contract security officer for badging and asset management.
• Track and report clinic metrics such as physical exams, as needed.
• Serve as procurement lead for MSFC OHS contract which include managing inventory of supplies, purchasing supplies, purchasing lab services and other services, and managing active purchase orders. 
• Support development of standard operating procedures as requested.
• Track and report the status of all deliverables and who has responsibility for their on-time completion.
• Prepare, review, and submit invoices.
• Review and approve invoices.
• Maintain and update billing folders and documentation in accordance with company established guidelines.
• Manage complex billing and client driven requests, as needed.
• Ensure all billings are accurate and in compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), internal processes, and other contract requirements.
• Assist in implementing processes and procedures that will improve efficiency and strengthen internal control.
• Provide month-end/year-end/ contract-end support as requested.
• Coordinate, plan, and review Estimate at Completion (EAC) with NEMCON Finance and determine when project controls need to be reevaluated to keep projects on track 
• Ensure that financial corrections are completed in a timely manner and determine the root cause to ensure that errors do not occur again.

Why We Value You

• You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail
• You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
• You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
• You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation.
• You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful.
• You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work.

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or another related analytical field
• Proficiency in MS Excel and the ability to become proficient in other software applications.
• Ability to think proactively to resolve cost issues before they arise.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time and multiple priorities effectively to successful completion.
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Deltek software, including Costpoint.
• Experience with NASA financial reporting, ability to provide monthly data on actual and planned costs and labor hours, short-term cost projections, estimates to complete, and contract values; 533 Reporting

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance.  Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Work Environment: Work will mainly be performed in an office setting and occasionally with irregular hours.
• Travel:  A low to moderate amount of travel away from office may be required.