Complete Description:

Pls note before submitting: The Manager understands this will be more of a junior level role with minimal years of work experience. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance, understand money and have a general understanding of technologies (especially within security) to be able to perform these tasks would be valuable. However, they are willing to train someone in the security-related products they work with, if they have the budgets/forecasting knowledge they are seeking.

· A (4 yr) Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting is Required

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role will provide critical financial insights to optimize resource allocation, enhance program effectiveness, and ensure compliance with federal budgeting and reporting standards.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting for security products and services within the agency.

· Develop and maintain budgeting models to support product and service funding requests, execution, and cost management.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT security, procurement, and compliance to align financial strategies with agency goals

· Monitor and report on financial performance against approved budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.

· Support procurement and contract negotiations with vendors from a financial perspective.

· Analyze life cycle costs and support cost-benefit evaluations for new security initiatives and technology acquisitions.

· Assist in evaluating the financial viability of new security products or enhancements

· Provide clear, concise financial reports and briefings for senior leadership and oversight bodies.

· Support continuous improvement of financial processes and systems related to security program funding and expenditure tracking.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Skills

Required/Desired

Amount

Of Experience

Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting

Required

2

Years

Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, cost analysis, and forecasting.

Required

2

Years

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Required

2

Years

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a collaborative team environment.

Required

2

Years

Familiarity with State Government budgeting process.

Highly desired

2

Years

General Understanding of technologies as it relates to product and cost analysis (esp within security).

Highly desired

2

Years

Experience working with financial management systems and tools (Microsoft Office)

Highly desired

2

Years