Financial Management Analyst

USGI is seeking a Financial Management Analyst to be responsible for providing support to Special Operations by overseeing, analyzing, and improving official travel management processes. This role supports government personnel in ensuring compliance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) while providing analytical, procedural, and administrative expertise to optimize travel operations across the command. ** This position is contingent upon contract award** Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Provide exemplary customer service and troubleshooting skills for travelers, authorizing officials, and customers. • Provide technical and procedural assistance to government staff in the development, validation, and processing of travel authorizations, vouchers, and amendments. • Analyze and streamline travel operations within Travel Preparation and Examination (TPAX), WinIATS, and related FM systems to enhance efficiency and compliance with DoD and USSOCOM policies. • Conduct audits and reconciliations of travel transactions to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions. • Advise government leads on best practices, emerging trends, and policy changes related to the JTR, travel policies, SOPs, and TPAX usage. • Support the development of process improvement initiatives and assist in implementing automated travel management solutions. • Prepare data reports and dashboards to support decision-making and command-level visibility of travel expenditures. • Coordinate with resource management, contracting, and logistics personnel to ensure synchronization of payment-related reimbursement process issues and solutions to improve the organization’s reimbursement program. • Maintain documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and compliance records for internal and external audits. • Stay current on DoD travel policies, system updates, and audit requirements to ensure ongoing compliance and readiness. Minimum Qualifications: • U.S. Citizen • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree • Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting classified government travel program and financial management systems • Demonstrated knowledge of the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), travel policy compliance, and the DoD Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR) • Strong customer service, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills • Detail-oriented and capable of excelling in fast-paced and dynamic organizations • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) • Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide process improvement recommendations • Ability to handle sensitive and classified information in accordance with DoD policy • Familiarity with DoD reimbursement programs (e.g., Personally Procured Move) • Shall possess and maintain a current TS/SCI clearance Welcome to Universal Strategy Group Inc (USGI)! USGI is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. USGI was founded in 2007 with the single focus of preserving and promoting American security. Our mission is to provide the best-in-class personnel who provide tailored analytical, operational, and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges while exceeding customer expectations. USGI is committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent that set us apart from our competition. USGI is an experienced, team-oriented, dynamic, and expanding company that values exceptional performance! USGI understands that well-cared for and motivated personnel are the key to the successful accomplishment of any mission, and toward that end, USGI takes exceptional care of our team. USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.