Financial Analyst
Full Time
full time
23 Jul 2022
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
78 / 100
Offer value
Moderate value level due to the federal contract nature, requirement of specific software experience and a clear path for career progression
- Stable position within U.S. Army Medical Services
- Engagement in impactful health-related projects
- Clear advancement opportunities within federal structures
Pros
- Work directly with a major organization (U.S. Army)
- Potential for job stability and benefits associated with federal contracts
- Opportunity to work on critical health initiatives
Cons
- Requires specific software knowledge (SAP BOBJ) and federal clearance
- May involve high-stress scenarios due to demanding nature of work
- Limited flexibility in work hours due to federal requirements
Who it's for
Mid-Level • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced financial analysts with federal exposure
- Candidates with a desire to support the military
- Professionals adept in budgetary functions
Not recommended for
- Those without finance or analysis background
- Individuals not looking for a committed on-site role
- Candidates seeking positions without compliance oversight
Motivation fit
Desire to contribute to national defense and support healthcare initiativesInterest in working within structured, bureaucratic environmentsReadiness to engage in continuous learning about governmental financial practices
Key skills
Financial analysisBudget managementSAP BusinessObjects proficiencyEffective communication
Score: 78/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
The Financial Analyst will support the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA). Individual will support one of the Project Management Offices (PMOs) responsible for developing medical products such as drugs, vaccines, devices, and medical support equipment. USAMMDA preserves and protects the lives of warfighters by developing medical products to ensure readiness and the highest quality of medical care for DOD personnel. This position is based in Ft. Detrick, Maryland. Responsibilities include the following:
- Support product managers in budgetary and financial functions associated purchase and procurement of goods/services
- Support all aspects of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System to include but not limited to: Program Objective Memorandum Program Decision Memoranda, Program Budget Decisions, Future Years Defense Program, and Budget Estimate Submission, Execution Reviews, Fiscal Year Budget Planning
- Use the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), initiate Purchase Requisitions, execute monthly financial reports for obligations and disbursement rates, and query multiple reports
- Support data-driven financial decision-making by leveraging advanced tools and platforms, including SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ), a business intelligence (BI) platform, to access, interpret, and present data effectively. Work with various tools within the BOBJ suite, including Web Intelligence (Webi), Crystal Reports, and Lumira, to create custom reports and interactive visualizations.
- Prepare contract packages to support timely awards and facilitate the acquisition process, as needed, to ensure contracts and agreements operate smoothly
- Analyze and provide reports on programmatic planning and execution data, provide periodic updates to financial plans inclusive of planned release schedules, current fiscal year activity, and prepare reports that will be used to brief senior leadership
- Recommend methods for effective and efficient use of funding in the budget and planning years, and analyze obligation and disbursement rates against budget. As budgetary financial challenges arise, seek resolution approaches to resolve and ensure funding is utilized appropriately. Prepare contract packages to support timely awards and facilitate the acquisition process, as needed, to ensure contracts and agreements operate smoothly
- Have the ability to handle demanding situations with clarity, focus and professionalism, and to respond quickly to quick turnaround taskers
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or a related business discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience
- 5+ years of related finance or business analysis experience
- Proficiency with SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ) and its tools (Webi, Crystal Reports, Lumira) is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience with GFEBS.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a NACI (TI) - Public Trust Clearance
- Must be able to pass background and drug testing
- THIS IS A FEDERAL CONTRACT
