Mathematica • Washington, DC 20080
Job #2686952473
Mathematica is looking for a Financial Project Associate! You will play a crucial role in supporting the financial aspects of projects. Working under supervision, you will contribute to planning, budgeting, and reporting all phases of projects, manage and monitor day-to-day financial operations of a project, and support other staff responsible for preparing cost proposals and budgets.
Responsibilities:*
With supervision, develops financial reports using actual cost information, forecasted spend per project schedules, and estimated final costs against approved contract funding
Participates in the communications regarding project controls and project finances throughout all phases of a project including, assisting in the development of project baseline budgets, maintaining project schedules, analyzing project risks, and providinganalytical support to senior project leadership
With supervision, revises project budgets and schedules for each task of a project, involving use of Excel and/or MS Project, and provides insight to risks and opportunities
Monitors project progress by comparing actual versus baseline resource usage, analyzes project variances, and forecasts anticipated expenditures
With supervision, prepares project financial reports for monthly internal project review process, providing an analysis of the project's financial condition
Assists project leadership in preparing client progress reports when necessary
Tracks spending and reports expenditures from project funds with limit
Provide input to assist in the development of standard procedures and automated tools to support budgeting and project management
May coordinate with personnel outside of MPR, such as suppliers, consultants, prime contractors, subcontractors, and contract officers regarding project related activities
May revise monthly estimates of staffing requirements
Functional Knowledge (Preferred):
Experience with Microsoft Office, with strong proficiency in Word and Excel.
Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Microsoft SharePoint
Accuracy with work, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with others
Flexibility to handle multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadline pressure
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Willingness to work overtime as needed
Education minimum requirement:
Available locations: Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Chicago, IL; Remote
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $50,000 - $60,000. This position may be eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.
Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company's growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength.?Read more about our benefits here:?~~~.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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