Program Analyst in Aviation at Thompson Gray, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, USA

Job description

• We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Program Analyst join our team in supporting a CPE Maneuver Air Project office with resource management and financial execution. This role acts as a primary focal point for financial analysis, budget execution, and manpower tracking
• The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) and a deep understanding of Army appropriation types, including Operations and Maintenance, Army (OMA), Aircraft Procurement, Army (APA), and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDTE). Would like the candidate to have past experience in Out-of-Service/Internal Operating Budget (IOB) planning phases through full execution, ensuring compliance with federal financial regulations

Responsibilities

• • Manage, track, and execute funding across multiple appropriations including OMA, APA, and RDTE.
• • Perform commitment, obligation, and disbursement tracking within GFEBS.
• • Reconcile financial records and resolve Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs) and Negative Unliquidated Obligations (NULOs).
• • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for GFEBS transactions and reporting.
• • Utilize GFEBS modules such as Funds Management (FM) and Cost Management (CM) to monitor budget execution
• • Assist in formulating and updating the Internal Operating Budget (IOB).
• • Analyze historical execution data to provide recommendations for current and future year spend plans
• • Facilitate mid-year reviews and year-end close-out procedures.
• • Track and reconcile manpower allocations, labor execution, and personnel funding requirements.
• • Coordinate with program managers to align civilian and contractor manpower requirements with available funding profiles.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in federal financial management or defense program analysis.
• GFEBS Expertise: At least 2 years of hands-on experience navigating GFEBS (specifically FM and CM modules)
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Clearance: Must possess or be able to obtain an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Appropriation Knowledge: Proven experience executing and tracking OMA, APA, and RDTE funding.
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification.
• Prior experience managing Army Manpower systems (such as G-8 requirements).
• Experience with Audit Readiness and Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR) standards

Skills

Required

• Financial analysis and budget execution
• Manpower tracking and labor execution

Preferred

• CDFM or CGFM certification
• Army Manpower systems (G-8 requirements)
• Audit Readiness and FIAR standards

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance 401(k) plan with employer match
• TG Swag – receive company-branded items during onboarding and seasonal shipments to your home Dependent Scholarship Program – supporting the education of employees' children
• Tuition Assistance for furthering your own education Professional Development opportunities
• Generous time-off policies, including 18 days of paid time off, 10 Federal Holidays, and flexible scheduling Annual donation to the charity of your choice
• Regular team-building events, such as lunches, after-hours gatherings, seasonal family-friendly events, and our memorable annual holiday party
• Join Thompson Gray and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence, innovation, and community.