Financial Operations Specialist Senior

Na Oiwi Kane
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Title: Financial Operations Specialist Senior -5585

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90245

Job Salary: $140,000 - $150,000

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior-Level Financial Operations Specialist to support organizational effectiveness and financial efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team dedicated to optimizing business processes, conducting in-depth financial analysis, and driving operational improvements. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating organizational structures, designing and improving systems and procedures, and ensuring the company's financial and business functions align with strategic goals.

Compensation Minimum: $140,000

Compensation Maximum: $150,000

Job Requirements:

Skills / Experience Required

Key Responsibilities and experience needed for the Financial Operations Specialist:

  • Current Active Secret clearance
  • Minimum of 10+ years of demonstrated experience as a Business/Financial Operations Specialist
  • Conduct comprehensive organizational studies and evaluations to enhance operational efficiency
  • Develop and implement business processes, policies, and procedures that streamline workflows and improve productivity
  • Lead work simplification and measurement studies to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions
  • Prepare detailed operations and procedures manuals to guide management in optimizing business functions
  • Perform financial analysis, budget forecasting, and variance assessments to support strategic decision-making
  • Collaborate with leadership and key stakeholders to assess business needs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support program analysis and management consulting efforts to enhance business operations
  • Evaluate financial and operational risks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
  • Utilize data analysis tools and business intelligence platforms to generate reports and provide actionable insights
  • Monitor and assess regulatory changes that may impact business and financial operation
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex business challenges and develop strategic solutions
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior management
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively across departments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in government contracting or federal programs
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and financial management tools
  • Certification in project management (PMP), business process improvement, or financial analysis is a plus

Education / Certifications

  • A master's degree (MA/MS) is required; however, a bachelor's degree plus 8 years' work experience may be substituted for a master's degree OR 12+ years of relevant work experience may be accepted in place of a master's degree
  • Strong expertise in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile
  • Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau)

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • Paid Paternal leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner and that may include lifting to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an SBA Certified Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology and offering professional solutions in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)

Job Type

Accounting, Business Development, Government

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

03/03/2025

Job ID

5585/8870/86032
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