Acquisition Financial Management Analyst (Program Control / EVM

Applied Research Solutions is seeking seasoned candidates in consideration of a Financial Management, level 2 position. This exciting opportunity is located at Hansom AFB in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. 

• Provide financial management support across acquisition program lifecycles, including pre-engineering, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment phases
• Assist in preparing, developing, and executing program budgets, funding documentation, and financial reports in accordance with DoD and Air Force comptroller policies
• Perform budget forecasting, execution tracking, and variance analysis to support program decision-making
• Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, including cost, schedule, and performance integration reporting
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and execution issues, and recommend corrective actions
• Support program managers with financial insights to improve budget alignment, funding strategies, and program execution efficiency
• Identify and resolve accounting or funding discrepancies and ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations
• Develop and deliver financial documentation, reports, and briefings for leadership and program stakeholders
• Utilize automated financial management and reporting systems to perform data analysis, tracking, and reporting functions
• Conduct schedule and cost performance assessments to support integrated program planning and execution reviews
• Apply analytical methods and financial modeling techniques to evaluate program health and resource utilization
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing financial systems, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Support ad hoc financial analysis requests and assist program offices with funding-related problem solving
• Other duties as assigned. 

Selected candidate shall have:

• Knowledge of the policies, concepts, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to analysis of financial data.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition requirements, development, and approval processes.
• Knowledge of DoD contracting types, contract structure, contract line-item financing, and funding clauses relevant to spend plan formulation and forecasting.
• Skill in formulating, justifying, and/or analyzing financial requirements of an acquisition or sustainment program.
• Ability to communicate, plan, and organize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in teams under short deadlines.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data using financial systems to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems.

Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen
• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree 
• 5+ years working within a DoD setting

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

The expected annual salary range: $130k - $142k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.