Financial Analyst

Job Summary

Hive Group is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our existing team providing financial and project management support to a federal agency in Washington, DC. This entry level position will work closely with multiple Defense and Civilian Agency program offices to monitor and analyze project cost and schedules; track contract line items and funding balances; track project milestones and deliverables; report on project performance; and manage invoice processing. Hive Group is seeking individuals that are energetic, forward thinking, with excellent communication skills, and strong problem-solving skills. This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with the expectation of working onsite (one day per week) at our corporate headquarters in McLean, VA.

Position Description

• Serve as a Hive Group financial analyst supporting the Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) at the General Services Administration (GSA).
• Interface directly with our GSA client’s Project Managers, Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists.
• Present financial statuses and recommendations to GSA AAS, GSA AAS’s federal agency clients, and other federal contractors.
• Create and maintain account structures for federal contracts supporting multiple stakeholders, including the tracking of each stakeholder’s funds and expenditures.
• Analyze historical data to maintain estimates of account burn rates, funding runout dates, and total costs of specific projects. Identify and resolve funding shortfalls and surpluses to maximize client purchasing power.
• Identify root causes of complex contract financial situations and model possible courses of action to recommend solutions.
• Review cost estimate submissions for financial validity and contractual compliance.
• Support the intake of funding from GSA’s clients and coordinate funding allocation recommendations with contract stakeholders.
• Reconcile contract finances to validate financial tracking, identify allocation errors, or remove unneeded funds.
• Review invoices for financial accuracy, errors, and contractual compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, or similar quantitative field.
• 0 – 2 years of financial management experience.
• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance (able to pass both a criminal background check and credit check).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to leverage analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel for data manipulation.
• Strong ability to manage time and organize priorities within deadlines.
• Prior experience in financial analysis or related fields is a plus.
• Experience with federal government contracts is a plus.
• Candidates must reside in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated compensation range for this position is between $60,000 and $68,000 annually, based on benchmarks in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. This range reflects a good faith estimate for all experience levels. At Hive Group, salary decisions are influenced by several factors, including but not limited to the role, location, and the combination of education, training, skills, certifications, competencies, and relevant work experience.

Hive Group offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, federal holidays, professional development opportunities, and lifestyle benefits.

A Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to fair and unbiased employment decisions. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our hiring and promotion decisions are based exclusively on an individual’s qualifications and suitability for the role.

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