Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide expert financial, budgeting, and cost analysis support for Military Construction (MILCON) and Installation Communication Grid (ICG) initiatives in support of Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM). This role requires a highly experienced professional capable of performing complex cost estimation, budget development, and funding analysis while ensuring alignment with Department of War (DoW) and Marine Corps financial policies. The Senior Financial Analyst will support the full range of MILCON financial activities, including PPB&E (Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution) processes, POM package development, funding requirement forecasts, and congressional justifications. This position will serve as a key resource for financial planning, cost validation, and budget execution throughout program lifecycles.

Support MILCON budget development and ensure alignment with Marine Corps requirements and DoW policies  Develop and validate project cost estimates for MILCON and infrastructure initiatives  Conduct construction funding analysis to support planning and execution of projects  Support development of DD Form 1391 documentation and related funding packages  Validate MILCON costs and perform detailed cost analyses for ongoing and planned projects  Support funding requirement forecasting and long-term budget planning efforts  Assist in preparation of decision packages, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions, and PPB&E process documentation  Provide cost estimation support, including detailed cost breakdowns and analysis of assumptions  Analyze funding requirements to ensure projects are adequately resourced and aligned with strategic priorities  Support budget justification materials and prepare documentation for internal and external review  Assist in preparation of congressional justification materials and briefings as required  Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and financial staff to ensure cost accuracy and budget alignment  Provide analysis and recommendations to optimize funding utilization and mitigate financial risks  Maintain records, documentation, and reports in compliance with federal and Marine Corps financial policies  Assist with the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)  Support the compilation of data and information for timely submission of congressional reports  Provide analyses, products, and presentations to defend the Defense Department’s USMC budget  Support the development of Unfunded Priority List, materials, etc.  Support the collection and integration of financial data, including the data calls to collect such information, to include determining the appropriate analytic methods to develop reports and briefings  What We Expect of You  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration  Minimum of 15 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or cost estimation for federal, defense, or infrastructure programs  Active Secret clearance required ​ Demonstrated experience with MILCON funding, budgeting, and cost validation processes  Strong knowledge of DoW and Marine Corps financial policies, PPB&E process, POM package development, and congressional justification requirements  Expertise in project cost estimation, construction funding analysis, and budget forecasting  Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and financial modeling tools  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex financial data to senior leadership  Extensive experience in translating stakeholder requirements into executable solutions  Experience with Congressional reporting requirements  Congressional staff experience, especially with appropriations  Experience with DoW organizational