Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst – Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS)

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) seeks a Financial Analyst to provide full‑scope Business Financial Management (BFM) support across all phases of the Programming, Planning, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. The position is based at ONR Headquarters in Arlington, VA.

The Analyst will act as the Technical Point of Contact, accepting technical tasking and prioritization direction from the ONR Global Business Financial Manager (BFM).

Estimated Starting Salary Range:
Pay commensurate with experience.

Full‑time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.

• Support all phases of PPBE, including planning, programming, budgeting, and execution.
• Develop and maintain financial management tools, cost models, and process improvements to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare, update, and maintain financial documentation including spend plans, execution reports, budget exhibits, impact statements, and Congressional briefs.
• Provide support for Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Program Requirements Review (PRR) submissions, including “what‑if” scenario modeling.
• Manage and track budget execution, ensuring spend plan alignment and compliance with ONR Global policies.
• Generate Purchase Requisition s, Purchase Orders, and shopping carts in Navy ERP for government approval.
• Track and analyze real‑time financial execution data, providing actionable reporting for ONR HQ, OPNAV, ASN RDA, OSD, and Congress.
• Support process improvement efforts including robotic process automation and advanced data analytics.
• Collaborate with BFMs, Comptroller, Department Heads, and other stakeholders to meet accuracy, timeliness, and quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience with the Navy’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial management system.
• Robust understanding of the Department of the Navy’s (DON) PPBE process.
• Knowledge of business processes and execution protocols for DON S&T funding categories (6.1, 6.2, and 6.3).
• Experience maintaining financial records, tracking commitments/obligations/expenditures, and resolving budgeting and financial issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Teams).
• Experience with Navy ERP, PBIS, DAR‑Q, Advana, Jupiter/Qlik, Power BI, and other Navy financial tools.

• Advanced proficiency in Navy ERP and related tools for day‑to‑day financial management.
• Experience preparing Purchase Requisition s and other financial documentation within Navy ERP.
• Working knowledge of the Naval Research and Development Establishment ( DE).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. Cherokee Federal is a military‑friendly employer encouraging veterans and active‑military personnel to apply.

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee‑ for information regarding our affirmative action and equal opportunity employer statement, and accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Note:

This position is pending a contract award. If interested, apply now.