Business Financial Manager (BFM)

The Columbia Group (TCG), is a technical services support company which has a successful 50 year history of providing the United States government with financial management support services, information technology, program management, acquisition, logistics management, engineering, and design. As a full-time employee of TCG, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package to include a quality health insurance program (medical, drug, vision and dental) for you and your family, group life insurance, group short and long-term disability insurance, a 401K profit sharing retirement plan, and professional development opportunities. You will accrue 'Paid Time Off' (PTO) to be used towards vacation or sick leave, in addition to receiving eleven (11) paid federal holidays.

We are seeking a Junior level Business Financial Analyst (BFM) to join our team in the Washington, DC Navy Yard area. The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate looking for an opportunity to start their career. This candidate will:

• Define client needs and develop plans/proposals/strategies for delivery of various projects.
• Uphold compliance with FAR, DFARS, Navy, and NAVSEA financial directives, guidance and regulations.
• Provide policy recommendations to program stakeholders and government staff, based on thorough analysis utilizing accepted theory, principles, and methods for strategic planning and financial guidelines.
• Conduct budget analysis and development activities to include narrative, schedule, and valuation updates with each cycle using PBIS to prepare and submit budget exhibit documentation.
• Analyze issue paper adjustments and develop issue papers as applicable to support program objectives.
• Develop, review, and validate program requirements documentation for annual task planning processes ensuring appropriate information is provided and requirement align with budgeted program plans.
• Develop execution reporting methods, templates, and reports with sufficient detail to support various engagements with program stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of funding documents, track and analyze financial transactions, develop/maintain obligation and expenditure phasing plans.
• Manage and assist in the execution, updating, and projecting of program financial funds and records.
• Provide on-going support to the customer on financial reconciliation and reporting, performance to plan (P2P) monitoring, and data analysis.
• Evaluate financial processes for standardization, reporting, and/or efficiency improvements. Provide recommendations and lead implementation of approved options.
• Conduct analyses, report status and advise the Business Financial Manager and Program Office teams of financial risks; recommend, develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Participate in working groups, program forums, analytical activities, training, education, and other forums as required to accomplish contract requirements.
• Assist in developing agendas/templates and coordinating / facilitating program financial reviews in support of mid-year or other execution reviews. Prepare documentation or presentation material to support financial reviews.
• Maintain records of financial history and related documentation.
• Proactively engage to ensure quality of deliverables and documents. Assure quality control throughout all contract activities. Exhibit a very high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrate superior Microsoft Office program skills to develop PowerPoint briefings, Word documents, Excel analytics, etc. for clients.
• Demonstrate superior writing and presentation skills to develop products for clients.
• Demonstrate initiative to self-start, when required, with little to no direction or guidance.
• Demonstrate reading and understanding of official navy correspondence and instructions.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.