About the role
- Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting for security products and services within the agency.
- Develop and maintain budgeting models to support product and service funding requests, execution, and cost management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT security, procurement, and compliance to align financial strategies with agency goals.
- Monitor and report on financial performance against approved budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Support procurement and contract negotiations with vendors from a financial perspective.
- Analyze life cycle costs and support cost-benefit evaluations for new security initiatives and technology acquisitions.
- Assist in evaluating the financial viability of new security products or enhancements.
- Provide clear, concise financial reports and briefings for senior leadership and oversight bodies.
- Support continuous improvement of financial processes and systems related to security program funding and expenditure tracking.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting Required
- Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, cost analysis, and forecasting. Required 2 Years
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Required 2 Years
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a collaborative team environment. Required 2 Years
- Familiarity with State Government budgeting process. Highly desired 2 Years
- General Understanding of technologies as it relates to product and cost analysis (esp within security). Highly desired 2 Years
- Experience working with financial management systems and tools (Microsoft Office) Highly desired 2 Years
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial analysisforecastingbudgeting modelscost managementcost analysisfinancial modelinglife cycle costscost-benefit evaluationsfinancial reporting
Soft skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborative team environmentability to manage multiple priorities
Certifications
Bachelors degree in FinanceBachelors degree in Accounting