Financial Analyst

Position is on the consulting staff and will be in supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Information and Technology Resource Management (ITRM) division. This support is provided across all of the phases and attributes of the PPB&E system and examining organizational process to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of current processes and institute PPB&E best practices to improve efficiency, outputs, and outcomes.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established as a private, not-for-profit organization in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction.

• Supporting annual Multi-Year Programming (MYP) and Budget Formulation (BF) processes
• Develop compelling briefing materials to present a financial case, present options to clients (pros/cons), and/or support decision making for ITBF leadership
• Develop process maps, RACI matrices, and SOPs in support of financial tools, such as a prioritization tool, and/or MYP/BF business processes
• Support specialized analysis and projects in support of leadership, including prioritization tool, zero based budgeting, and additional special studies
• Serve as a team lead

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years financial management analysis experience
• Strong quantitative analysis skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while paying strict attention to detail
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

Desired

• Experience in government finance or budgeting and financial systems preferred
• Understanding of programming/budget formulation in the federal space
• Understanding of Veterans Affairs is ideal, but not crucial
• CGFM/CDFM certification is ideal, but not crucial