Financial Analyst; Team Lead

Salary Range: $60,000–$80,000 annually

Anticipated

Start Date:

March 2027

Blu Juniper, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business specializing in AI, optimization, technology modernization, and program governance. We support federal and commercial organizations by delivering solutions that improve operational performance, strengthen accountability, and support mission success.

Blu Juniper is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst (Team Lead) to support education administrative services for the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Army Continuing Education Division (ACED), at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

The Financial Analyst will lead financial administration activities supporting Army education programs, including tuition assistance refunds, financial recordkeeping, transaction validation, and reporting. This individual will oversee day-to-day financial processing activities, coordinate with Government representatives, and ensure financial records and transactions are managed accurately and in accordance with applicable Army requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience in financial administration, transaction reconciliation, and team leadership, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive financial information in a government environment.

• Lead daily financial administration and tuition management support activities.
• Oversee tuition assistance refund processing, including transaction research, validation, and documentation.
• Review financial transactions, payment records, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage the receipt, tracking, safeguarding, and disposition of tuition refund checks in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor financial records, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support the preparation, review, and tracking of financial documentation and required reports.
• Coordinate with Government personnel to research and resolve tuition-related financial inquiries.
• Oversee assigned financial support personnel, distribute workloads, and monitor processing deadlines.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support required internal controls, quality assurance, and audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows, reporting accuracy, and administrative efficiency.

Candidates must meet both of the following requirements:

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution or completion of at least 60 semester hours of college coursework.

• Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform financial analysis and tuition management support duties.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to review financial records and identify discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive financial information and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to independently coordinate assigned financial activities and support personnel.
• Ability to work onsite at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

• Experience supporting U.S. Army, Department of Defense, or other federal government programs.
• Experience with tuition assistance programs, tuition refunds, or educational financial administration.
• Familiarity with ArmyIgnitED or similar military education management systems.
• Experience processing and reconciling financial transactions, including refund checks.
• Knowledge of federal financial management procedures and internal controls.
• Experience supervising financial administration or transaction processing teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems.
• Experience handling personally identifiable information (PII) and sensitive financial records.

This is a full-time, onsite position contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated start date of March 2027.

The selected candidate will be employed directly by Blu Juniper, Inc., the prime contractor.

We welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with experience supporting military and federal missions.