Overview
Business Financial Analyst (VOPS-2026-):
Bowhead is seeking Business Financial Analyst with demonstrated experience in the following areas: financial reporting, budgeting, requisitioning, forecasting, and utilization of financial software (ERP preferred). This position is 100% onsite
Responsibilities
The Financial Analyst is responsible for managing financial data, tracking budget allocations, and ensuring accurate financial documentation within the organization. The role involves updating Line of Accounting (LOA) records, analyzing burn rates, reconciling financial documents, and supporting the budgeting and planning process for current fiscal year.
Track program funding status at a detailed level, including obligations, expenditures, remaining balances, and projected shortfalls or excess.
Execute financial actions including Funding Acceptances, De-obligation Requests and Realignment Requests.
Determine appropriate accounting classifications and appropriations by object class, fiscal year, and element of resource.
Analyze plans, forecasts, and actual costs; identify variances and communicate trends and impacts to program and financial leadership.
Ensure accurate project setup to include knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
Monitor contract budgets and funding, maintain forecasts, and track cost performance against plans to meet contractual obligations.
Drive preparation/completion of semi-annual project plans, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Prepare and manage Estimates to Complete (ETC), Estimates at Completion (EAC), burn rate analysis and financial projections.
Support recurring program and finance review cycles and contribute to preparation of presentations and briefs in support of the various projects.
Support Program Managers and Mission Leads with financial planning, reporting, and contract-related analysis.
Conduct financial analysis including variance analysis, risk/opportunity assessment, and scenario modeling ("what-if" analysis).
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Two to eight (2-8) year of experience in financial reporting, budgeting, requisitioning, forecasting, and utilization of financial software (ERP preferred).
Must have working understanding of TPS documentation and IBPES
Demonstrated experience in the areas of financial reporting, budgeting, requisitioning, forecasting, and utilization of Integrated Budget Planning and Execution System (IBPES) & Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (NERP) financial software.
Familiarity with Navy Enterprise Planning System (NEPS) would be beneficial but not required.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Power-Point
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently have a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ .
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2026-25043
Category Accounting/Finance
Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Travel Requirement Less than 10%
