Level 3 Financial Analyst - Alice Springs

About the role

Amentum's Intelligence & Cyber business group is recruiting a Level 3 Financial Analyst for its SMART Infrastructure & Technology business line, based onsite in Alice Springs, Australia, within classified facilities. The analyst works closely with the end customer, delivers key contract data reports such as the Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR) and CAMT, and presents data in a monthly BMR. The role is desk-based, five days a week, eight hours a day, and is contingent on business needs, security clearance verification and funding availability.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain Contract Funds Status Reports (CFSRs) and other financial reports for government review, including actuals, open commitments, accruals and PR/PO aging.
• Formulate and administer financial projections and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Review, approve and submit customer invoices, monitor billing and payment status and manage accounts receivable.
• Analyse budgets and schedules across multiple projects, comparing budget versus actuals and forecast.
• Support contract long-range financial planning programs and contribute to quarterly Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Maintain active charge numbers, monitor actual charges and process transfers, and coordinate financial compliance issues with government agencies.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, FAR, GAAP and CAS requirements.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen, fluent in English, at least 18 years old.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and/or finance, including government contracting (CPFF, FFP, T&M).
• Ability to obtain and retain a minimum TS/SCI security clearance and pass contract medical requirements.
• Drug-free workplace; pre-hire drug screening may be required.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of U.S. Government accounting practices and FAR.
• Microsoft Office, including Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables), Word, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
• Deltek CostPoint, Cognox/Hyperion and PowerBI.
• Relational database knowledge.