Lead Financial Analyst

JOB TITLE: Lead Financial Analyst

GOVERNMENT AGENCY: DOJ LESIS (Law Enforcement Services & Information Sharing)

POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Position; Government contractor supporting DOJ LESIS

LOCATION: Remote

POSITION TIMING: Position requires DOJ Public Trust clearance; candidate can start once complete (2-4 weeks)

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, PTO, education reimbursement

ITC Federal is an information technology and consulting company focused on servicing the needs of the Federal Government. ITC's mission is to apply earned expertise in information technology and information assurance/security to assist this client in achieving its mission. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.

Position Overview

The Lead Financial Analyst will serve as a key member of the financial management team supporting the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its Unified Financial Management System (UFMS). This role is responsible for overseeing budget execution, cost analysis, invoice reconciliation and processing, procurement tracking, and financial reporting. The analyst will ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and provide strategic insights to improve operational efficiency and fiscal accountability.

Job Functions/Responsibilities:

Budget Management

• Lead the formulation, execution, and monitoring of DOJ program budgets, creating cost models for JCIS services
• Analyze budgetary trends and provide recommendations for resource allocation
• Prepare budget forecasts and variance analyses to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with DOJ and federal budgetary guidelines

Invoice Reconciliation & Processing

• Review, reconcile, and process vendor invoices in UFMS
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for all invoice transactions

Procurement Oversight

• Prepare, submit and track; procurement packages; Section 508 related accessibility documentation; IT Acquisition Review (ITAR) processes; liaise with vendors for services being procured; create receiving reports; execute obligation and deobligation documentation
• Track and manage procurement activities, ensuring alignment with approved budgets
• Write and track reimbursable agreements for User Agencies
• Collaborate with acquisition teams to monitor contract obligations and expenditures
• Support the creation and maintenance of procurement reports and dashboards
• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DOJ procurement policies

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports using UFMS data.
• Conduct financial analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for financial processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with program managers, budget officers, and procurement specialists to align financial operations
• Provide training and guidance to junior analysts and team members
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives
• Adhere to program and company processes and policies
• Establish and foster a strong relationship with government stakeholders

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
• Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CGFM) preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in federal financial management, budgeting, and reporting
• Strong understanding and relevant experience complying with the FAR
• Prior experience with DOJ financial operations and UFMS strongly preferred
• Minimum of 4 years' recent experience leading a small team to ensure timely and informative responses, quality work products and effective communications across all stakeholders

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in UFMS and/or federal financial systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expert level proficiency using MS Excel
• Advanced level proficiency using MS Office Suite, Teams and SharePoint
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of federal budgeting, procurement, and financial reporting standards

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to obtain a DOJ public trust clearance; candidate selected will be subject to a Government Public Trust security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to the customer's Current clearance is not required, but selected individual cannot start the assignment until the required security clearance is granted by the customer.

ITC Federal, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.