Principal Financial Analyst

Education & Experience:A Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 15 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree(BA or BS) in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 18 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. An Associate's degree and 20 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 22 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.Top Skills:-Possesses strong personal computer skills.-Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.-Possesses practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.- Expert-level working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).-Proven experience negotiating complex FAR and CAS issues with government agencies.- Previous experience working with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Office of Inspector General (OIG), or other similar government auditing entities.Nice to Have:- 8+ years of government contractor accounting compliance experienceInterview Process: Teams or PhonePF-81 Evaluation Criteria:-Price and Cost to Company: 20%-Technical Acceptability: 80%Duration of the Contract: (6) months with the option to extend for (2) additional (6) month option years.Option Periods are not guaranteed and are executed at the discretion of the hiring manager.Hybrid - Potential to work from home 2 days a week upon approval of CFO leadership.DUTIESResponsible for performing as the Senior Advisor to senior SRNS/DOE/NNSA Management for theexecution,development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls,financial analysis or estimating applications. Also responsible for providing leadership and advise tomanagement that enables the capability to maintain and improve planning, scheduling, financial analysisand cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.*Responsible for providing strategic advice as it relates to performance of highly complex ProjectControl/Financial/Planning& Scheduling activities and/or supervising the overall effort for a project or program. Provides strategicadvice tomanagement towards execution of plans.* Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestoneschedules, workbreakdown structures and spend plans .* Maintains working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems and provides advicepertaining to potentialimprovements.* Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training andcoaching to a teamof Project Controls/Financial Analysts/Planning & Scheduling specialists.* Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls/Financial Controls/ Planning & Schedulingsystems and methods* Leads, prepares and presents financial/ project information in appropriate format to Senior/ExecutiveSRNS management.*Conduct considerably complex analysis of issues involving numerous financial and / or technicaldisciplines. Developinnovative alternative strategies enabling the early achievement of milestones.*Act as a business / financial advisor to assigned project management teams, peers, less experienceproject managers andSRS senior management, and external customers.*Perform risk analyses and provide decision authority for defining and approving corrective actions whileestablishing priorities.Develop innovative strategies, plans, and program for new initiatives along with diagnose and resolveproblems of diverse scope and multiple factors are to considered. Consistently demonstrates thoroughunderstanding and application of project controls ,planning and scheduling and financial theory andpractice by routinely and independently performing complex analysis that requires considerableinterpretation and technical expertise including the analysis of fact, application of theory, andidentification of alternatives to resolve complex financial issues. Synthesizing, evaluating, and structuringof complex and often disparate Schedule,Financial, and business issues. "Self management and effectiveproblem solving ability are key factors in this position. * Self management and effective problem solvingability are key factors in this position. The incumbent must be able to work in a well organized mannerand have the ability to analyze complex facts and render decisions using a wide range of procedures.Develop and recommend key strategies for SRS, DOE and external government and private organizationsin support of DOE project controls,Financial Analysis and scheduling objectives. Without access tosupervision develop,plan and recommend appropriate business strategies, and technology to SRNS SeniorManagement as well as to DOE and external organizationsWork Hours: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s(8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10's (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80's (9 hours/day, fivedays on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at thediscretion of the Manager.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEQualifications: A Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or arelated area and 15 years of practical experience. Bachelor's degree(BA or BS) in business / constructionmanagement / technical / engineering or a related area and 18 years of practical experience would beconsidered equivalent. An Associate's degree and 20 years of practical experience would be consideredequivalent. A high school diploma and 22 years of relevant experience would also be consideredequivalent. Possesses strong personal computer skills. Requires expert proficiency in the use of automatedaccounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties.Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systemsExperience/Skills: Possesses strong personal computer skills. Requires expert proficiency in the use ofautomated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performingrequired duties. Possesses considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systemsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAttachment AJob Title: Principal Financial AnalystWorking Title: Principal Business Analyst Cost ControlsThese responsibilities and qualifications are in addition to the provided HumanResources approved position description. The original position description should notbe modified in any form.Additional Duties" Applies and analyzes accounting principles, practices, and procedures as theyrelate to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy AcquisitionRegulations (DEAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) to influence and provideguidance to internal and external stakeholders." Assists in preparation of SRNS's Cost Accounting Standard Board (CASB) DisclosureStatement." Assists with preparation and analysis of the Incurred Cost Submission." Functions at an advanced level by planning, organizing, and coordinatingGovernment Compliance activities to meet established objectives and schedules." Maintain an effective level of communication with internal and external customerssuch as DOE/NNSA, various Government Auditors, SRNS Management, and InternalAudit on financial matters." Identifies and recommends process improvement activities. Participates in workinggroups and/or department/cross functional organization-wide projects; projectplanning, defining user requirements. May represent the department in externalworking groups." General Accounting Responsibilities as determined by the CFO organization.Additional Education- NoneAdditional Experience Qualifications" Expert-level working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), FederalAcquisition Regulation (FAR), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP). (required qualification)" Proven experience negotiating complex FAR and CAS issues with governmentagencies. (required qualification)" Previous experience working with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA),Government Accountability Office (GAO), Office of Inspector General (OIG), or othersimilar government auditing entities. (required qualification)" 8+ years of government contractor accounting compliance experience (preferredqualification)Additional Work RequirementsWork Hours: Up to a 40 hour work week is scheduled, this is a Part Time Position.- Teleworko Up to 2 days a week upon approval of CFO leadershipArea Security Access: Clearance not required. Uncleared.- Please identify any travel requirements hereo No travel is planned for this positiono Please note Travel cannot take place until it has been approved byprocurement via a fully funded requisition and added to the Task OrderAuthorization. A justification, travel locations, estimated cost, and datesof travel must be provided prior to procurement approval. SRNS will notreimburse for travel to conferences or trainings. Please remember, allrates are fully burdened and should include all costs outside of directbusiness travel.