Program Financial Analyst Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the program financial analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to the team and senior management in the execution of new business cost proposals including providing counsel on RFP, FAR, CAS and disclosure compliance issues.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Takes initiatives, possesses natural curiosity and an ongoing need to learn
• Professionally mature with a sense of humility
• Strong technical orientation partnered with a willingness to learn
• Understanding of financial concepts and the levers which impact financial performance
• Naturally collaborative and partnership oriented
• Prior professional/internship experience in finance/accounting preferred
• Knowledge of applications in a computerized environment, including spreadsheet applications and data bases
• Independent self-starter and proactive contributor

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the program financial analyst position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support related to policies and procedures for CAS and FAR 15.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated analytical, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in using MSWord, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively within team environment
• Advanced MS excel functionality
• Membership in Defense Acquisition Corps (or its predecessor organizations), Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification, or DoD Financial Management certification
• Experience supporting DoD contracts from a business management perspective
• Qualified with CAS and DoD reporting
• Work experience in a DOD contracting environment

I would like to submit my application for the program financial analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and integration for IAM services including: CAS, Shibboleth, in-house IAM system, plus enterprise systems that support PeopleSoft and Salesforce.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience working with state and federal Health and Human Services agency funding requirements preferred
• Understanding of state and/or federal budget process
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Access
• Experience working with project management including budget development and project planning
• Experience within Federal Contracting and cost/revenue accounting environment for multiple contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF)
• Familiar with Costpoint, TM1, and Cognos financial systems
• Prepares budgets for contract work and performs or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding effort against each work plan in order to maintain realistic contract baselines

In response to your job posting for program financial analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for data analysis and recommendations to management for CAS compliance issues including accounting practice change cost impacts and Gross Dollar Magnitude (GDM) for submittal to government.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Exhibits business acumen
• Prior experience with EVMS, financial analysis and/or reporting
• Professional setting preferred
• Outlook), technology systems, and communications tools (Adobe)
• Financial analysis experience such as delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Technology and semiconductor industry
• Excellent organization and closure skills
• Experience with COBRA and SAP toolsets

Please consider me for the program financial analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and training to functional departments in relation to effective us of Deltek Costpoint and TM1 / COGNOS BI.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrate strong data gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail on assignments of a varied, diverse and sometimes difficult in nature
• Able to manage multiple and concurrent projects under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with Department of Defense contracting and how DoD contracts are structured
• Familiarity with the Joint Travel Regulations and the associated rules for filling out travel claims
• Experience in organizing, maintaining, and updating SharePoint Site content
• Familiarity in procurement processes and associated Federal regulations that apply
• Six Sigma Green Belt+ Certifcation