What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Policy Analyst (Federal Agency) position at Aalis Management Consulting?
Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability.
Title: Financial Policy Analyst
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Washington, DC
Ability to Work: Hybrid – requires 3 days in the office
Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Work Schedule: 8:00 am -6:00 pm
Workday: Monday – Friday
Position Summary:
We seek a skilled Financial Policy Analyst to provide critical support in financial management policy, risk management, and internal controls within a federal agency environment. The ideal candidate will understand DoD financial regulations, compliance standards, and operational assessments to ensure audit readiness and effective policy implementation.
Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Title: Financial Policy Analyst
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Washington, DC
Ability to Work: Hybrid – requires 3 days in the office
Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Work Schedule: 8:00 am -6:00 pm
Workday: Monday – Friday
Position Summary:
We seek a skilled Financial Policy Analyst to provide critical support in financial management policy, risk management, and internal controls within a federal agency environment. The ideal candidate will understand DoD financial regulations, compliance standards, and operational assessments to ensure audit readiness and effective policy implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Revise and update the agency’s policy catalog to meet audit-ready standards and develop Programs of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
- Research, analyze, and interpret DoD financial management statutes and regulations to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with business process owners to validate and draft financial management policies consistent with DoD and USG regulations.
- Support the Risk Management and Internal Controls (RMIC) program, including compliance assessments and Statement of Assurance (SoA) reporting.
- Assist in identifying and remedying compliance gaps through corrective action plans (CAPs) and POA&Ms.
- Develop and maintain internal control documentation, such as process control narratives (PCNs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct testing and assessments of internal controls, recommending improvements to strengthen compliance frameworks.
- Monitor and analyze SSAE 18 reports, identifying control deficiencies and assessing impacts on agency operations.
- Provide training materials and support to address stakeholder knowledge gaps.
- Bachelor of Science in Business or a Master’s Degree with a Business Concentration.
- 5-10 years of DoD operational assessment experience.
- 5-10 years of experience in DoD Inspector General (DoD IG), Internal Review (IR), or RMIC roles.
- Expertise in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and RMIC compliance.
- Strong knowledge of OMB Circular A-123, GAO Green Book, and DoD RMIC policies.
- Proficiency in developing and analyzing POA&Ms, CAPs, and compliance reports.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
