Financial Analyst

Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. 

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains.  CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Responsibilities

• Performs multiple financial cost analyses functions including setting up cost control accounts, collecting data, controlling costs and preparing reports.
• Performs various accounting functions including processing A/P & Timesheets for Payroll.
• Prepare and manage financial reports and budgets for contract and internal corporate ledger.
• Track and reconcile costs and ensures that costs are allocated according to established procedures.
• Conduct variance analysis and develop explanations and recommendations for corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare various weekly, monthly and quarterly internal and customer financial reports.
• Conduct Estimate at Complete (EAC) analysis and present program status to various levels of leadership.
• Perform data analysis and data mining to assist with timely contract deliverables.
• Ad hoc requests

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting or Finance degree program from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Strong communication skills.
• Perform with a high-level of accuracy.
• Must be comfortable exercising independent judgment to propose solutions, while at the same time being cognizant of difficult and sensitive situations.
• Ability to track and planned value, actual cost and analyze cost/schedule variances. 
• Must have good financial analytical skills and work well within teams.
• Must have good organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple project activities effectively.
• Able to meet tight month end deadlines.
• The ability to obtain a security clearance may be necessary.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite, primarily with Excel.
• Must be self-motivated with good presentation, communication, and training skills. 
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Deltek GCS or Costpoint.
• Working knowledge of the following Software is a plus: OPDEC IPM, MPM.
• Understanding of Government Accounting policies and procedures.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity.  We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits Overview

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise.  Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity.  We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.