Financial Analyst

MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company’s inception in 1999. 

Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Position: FINANCIAL ANALYST

Responsibilities:

• Provide contract and program level financial and administrative tracking and analysis, including financial management/contract coordination actions for various programs. 
• Provide overall financial planning, cost estimating, budget preparation, forecasting, labor planning and expenditure tracking and control.
• Provide financial and technical status reporting to both internal and external customers
• Critically review budget estimates and proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives. 
• Track cumulative monthly/yearly expenditures charged to various projects. 
• Monitor the status of incoming and outgoing funding documents and modifications. 
• Assist the program management team in pro-actively managing and monitoring contract performance and funding
• Prepare various financial reports and funding projections, upon request. 
• Correspond with employees; respond to inquiries regarding charge codes, contract activity, etc.

Requirements:

• Relevant work experience required; experience with budgeting, accounting applications and cost analysis in a Government environment preferred.
• Accuracy, completeness and strong attention to detail; effective at organizing, prioritizing and multi-tasking
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
• Must be able to begin work ASAP.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytic computer skills, including knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications and the ability to adapt to new computer programs
• Intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills – pivot tables, VLookups, etc
• Experienced working within a Time and Material Program / Contract Management system within an ERP application.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately and effectively compile operational data into simplified yet useful trends and datapoints.  Additional ability to leverage data analytics to present and influence concepts and recommendations to members of Project team and MIKEL management highly desired but not required.
• Some knowledge in Deltek Costpoint would be desirable but not required
• Desire to be a team player and work as part of a group
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail; effective at organizing, prioritizing and multi-tasking.
• Experience with budget, accounting applications and cost analysis in a Government environment a plus.

MIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement.Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. 

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.