Journeyman Financial Manager - Mobility

ARS is seeking a Journeyman Financial Manager to support the C-130 Hercules program at Robins AFB. Seeking an experienced Financial Manager to provide financial management and comptroller support for the C-130 Hercules program at Robins AFB. The ideal candidate will support budgeting and execution, funds control, financial reconciliation, cost and schedule analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM), program controls, financial reporting, and Foreign Military Sales financial activities. This role requires the ability to independently analyze financial data, coordinate with Government and contractor organizations, and apply DoD and Air Force financial management guidance. Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide financial management and comptroller support, including cost research, cost estimating, EVM analysis, schedule networking, program control integration, and financial analysis.
• Support budget formulation and management throughout the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process.
• Perform budget and financial analysis, obligation and expenditure forecasting, funds management, funds status reporting, and funds control.
• Support Foreign Military Sales financial activities, including Security Assistance management reviews and other financial reviews.
• Assist with financial briefings and reporting documents, including Notices of Supplies and Services Complete and delivery reports.
• Develop financial analyses and narrative justifications for recurring and rapid-turnaround budget exercises.
• Research and reconcile financial data across Air Force organizations, DFAS, DoD contractors, and other DoD agencies.
• Assist with preparing, tracking, and reconciling funding documents, accounting records, and financial status reports.
• Analyze and support liquidation of Unliquidated Obligations and Negative Unliquidated Obligations for applicable fiscal years.
• Participate in year-end closeout activities and support preparation of the Program Management Administration budget and quarterly reports.
• Verify the accuracy of data entered into accounting, financial, and contracting systems and recommend corrective actions for discrepancies.
• Assist with identifying improper payments and determining whether program deliverables were properly paid.
• Provide financial inputs to program management plans, baselines, work breakdown structures, risk assessments, reviews, and acquisition reports.
• Review Cost Performance Reports, Cost/Schedule Status Reports, Contract Funds Status Reports, and Contractor Cost Data Reports.
• Support integrated baseline reviews, surveillance reviews, and IPT training on EVM and financial analysis techniques.
• Analyze ABIDES outputs and maintain comparison records between prior budget updates and the current position.
• Prepare and update procurement and RDT&E documentation using IDECS and reconcile those documents with ABIDES.
• Review MIPRs and MORDs in accordance with applicable policy and procedures.
• Use applicable USAF and AFLCMC financial systems, including CCaR, CRIS, ABSS, IDECS II, OARS, FM Suite, WAWF, MOCAS, and related systems.
• Identify and evaluate program cost and schedule risks and assist with developing impacts and mitigation strategies.
• Apply DoD, Air Force, AFMC, DFAS, FAR, DFARS, and AFFARS financial management guidance in support of program execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience in the applicable technical or professional discipline, including at least three years of DoD experience; OR at least 10 years of project assistance, administrative assistance, financial support, or similar experience in the public, military, nonprofit, or private sector; OR at least 15 years of directly related experience with applicable certifications, including at least five years of DoD experience.
• Possess an active Secret clearance.
• Journeyman-level knowledge and demonstrated ability to independently perform financial management and program support tasks.
• Knowledge of DoD and Air Force financial management policies, processes, regulations, and systems.
• Ability to research, analyze, reconcile, and clearly communicate complex financial information.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

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.

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.