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Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University · 2 weeks ago

Senior Financial Analyst

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will provide hands-on financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in support of SEI’s research and operational activities. This role involves collaborating with leadership to ensure accurate financial information and support effective decision-making across the organization.

ComputerCyber SecurityEducationSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Perform in-depth financial analyses at the directorate level, including variance analysis, trend analysis, indirect rate impacts, and key performance indicators

Prepare, analyze, and contribute to financial reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for directorate and SEI leadership, highlighting key trends, risks, and recommendations

Support the Lead Financial Analyst in reviewing program-level financial outputs to ensure consistency and accuracy in directorate reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting

Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process by developing directorate-level projections and validating assumptions in coordination with the Lead Financial Analyst

Monitor directorate financial performance throughout the fiscal year, identifying variances, risks, and forecast adjustments

Support financial activities across the full lifecycle, from planning through execution and closeout

Financial Planning and Strategy

Contribute to long-term financial planning efforts by analyzing trends, workload assumptions, and resource needs at the directorate level

Provide data-driven financial insights to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and leadership decision-making

Evaluate financial implications of staffing, workload, or funding changes and communicate impacts clearly

Team Collaboration and Development

Serve as a senior contributor within the financial analysis team, sharing best practices and supporting knowledge transfer

Support the Lead Financial Analyst by reviewing analyses, reports, or methodologies for quality and consistency

Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and collaboration

Compliance and Risk Management

Perform financial analyses and reporting align with OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and SEI/CMU policies

Monitor financial data to identify compliance risks, funding issues, or cost trends requiring attention and elevate concerns as appropriate

Support risk mitigation efforts through proactive analysis and documentation

Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication

Partner with program staff, contracts, accounting, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and consistent financial information

Communicate financial information clearly to technical and non-financial audiences

Provide objective financial perspectives and recommendations to support planning and execution

Process Improvement and Systems Optimization

Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting through automation, standardization, and improved data quality

Utilize enterprise financial systems and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and insight

Participate in testing, implementation, or enhancement of financial systems and reports

Audit and Oversight Support

Prepare financial analyses and documentation to support internal and external audits

Assist the Lead Financial Analyst in responding to audit inquiries and tracking corrective actions as needed

Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data used for oversight and reporting

Qualification

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingMicrosoft ExcelEnterprise Financial SystemsAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailStrategic ThinkingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or related roles

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with enterprise financial systems

You will be subject to a background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and integrity

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and administrative teams

Strategic thinker who can balance day-to-day operational needs with long-term planning

Adaptable and resilient in a mission-driven, compliance-oriented environment

Preferred

Experience in a research, nonprofit, higher education, government, or similarly regulated environment

Company

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University

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At the SEI, we research complex software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI engineering problems; create and test innovative technologies; and transition maturing solutions into practice.

Founded in 1984

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

501-1000 employees