Financial Analyst I

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Financial Analyst I to work onsite at the NASA Johnson Space Center. The analyst performs assigned financial duties and develops, interprets and implements financial and accounting statements and concepts used for financial planning and control. The role involves preparing studies, reports and analyses such as budgets, financial models, forecasts, cash flow projections and business forecasts.

Key responsibilities

• Perform financial analyses including budgeting, trend analysis, forecasting, correction and financial modeling, and develop recommendations from the results
• Collect budget, midyear forecast and other financial information, interpret and summarize it, and upload it to financial systems
• Analyze financial information and recommend corrections of problems or inconsistencies to management
• Assist in developing financial controls, procedures, systems and forecasting techniques to evaluate contract and program status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements
• Develop and maintain financial statements using accounting and budgeting software, and prepare executive reports using database structures and end-user interfaces
• Prepare, analyze and publish the monthly financial rolling forecast for management and the corporate office
• Maintain the integrity of accounting and budgeting software by checking for errors and inconsistencies

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; a degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field is preferred
• Four or more years of finance or accounting experience
• Experience with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software, and with financial analysis
• U.S. citizen, with a certified birth certificate, passport or INS citizenship documents available on hire date
• Valid Texas driver's license, effective verbal and written English, and ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Prior knowledge of the NASA site and experience on government installations preferred

Required skills

• Computer and business solutions software skills
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint and NASA NF 533 is a plus but not required
• Good organization, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently and in a team

What we offer

• Salary of $85,000, with actual compensation depending on experience, skills and other factors
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement and parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance