An Overview of a Financial Analyst’s Role in PACFLT Supporting the Comptroller
The financial and budgeting aspects of any organization are pivotal to its success. For entities as large and complex as the Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), it is vital to have a dedicated and proficient financial analyst. This role is focused on providing direct budget and financial support to the PACFLT in assisting the Comptroller. It requires an individual who can work independently and has a comprehensive understanding of Navy Budgeting and Execution procedures.
Being a self-starter is an essential trait for this role. The analyst should be detail-oriented and accurate, especially when analyzing financial data supporting contract actions and business operations requirements. This is a crucial role that ensures the financial health and sustainability of the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Financial Analyst
The financial analyst’s responsibilities are diverse and comprehensive. They include financial analysis, obligation and expenditure analysis, and data extraction from Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems on a weekly basis. Furthermore, the preparation of obligation/expenditure reports and the creation of purchase requisitions in the Navy ERP system are part of the role.
The analyst is also tasked with creating and tracking Navy activity funding documents and meeting deadlines and standards for requisition processing. This includes correcting rejected requisitions. The analyst must review budget exhibits in the Program Budget Information System (PBIS) and examine Open Commitments and Obligations reports.
One of the critical roles is the completion of monthly financial reviews that include obligation and expenditure line charts. The analyst must compile presentations that include quad charts summarizing each program. Quality assurance, tracking, and reconciliation of documents and financial records with Program Managers, Corporate Officers, Navy financial institutions, and field activities are also part of the job.
The financial analyst must not only attend client meetings but also facilitate them. They are expected to report on common sources of technical issues or questions and make recommendations to the product team to resolve them. The analyst also provides technical support in complying with applicable regulations and guidance and drafts technical documents, point papers, and briefing packages.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities
While the aforementioned are the primary duties and responsibilities of the analyst, they may also be assigned other tasks as needed.
Requirements and Qualifications for the Role
Being a financial analyst for PACFLT is not an easy task. It requires a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Finance, or Accounting. Familiarity and experience with Navy financial/databases such as Navy Enterprise Planning (ERP) and Program Budget Information System (PBIS) are crucial.
Moreover, at least 1-3 years’ experience performing the above responsibilities is required. The role demands frequent internal and external customer interfacing, including impromptu and regularly scheduled meetings. The candidate should have basic knowledge in generating process documentation and experience working with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Being a U.S. citizen possessing a DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is also required.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
While not mandatory, knowledge of the Navy’s Environmental Compliance programs and Qlik reports in Advana – Jupiter would be beneficial.
Additional Qualifying Factors
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable reference and background check results.
The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated.
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