AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California. 

At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation’s warfighters.  Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers. 

If you are ready to challenge yourself to do more, join our team today!

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com to learn more about our company and our people.
 

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Management Analyst (Finance Team)-Journeyman to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $90,000.00 - $150,000.00, and is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for hybrid work.

About the location: 

California, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.

Position Background:

The Battlespace Division supports modeling and simulation (M&S) environments; trainer systems; test and evaluation (T&E); analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. All products are government owned, developed, and managed.

A typical day as a Management Analyst (Finance Team)-Journeyman may include:

• Analyzes project requirements in the areas of business management, financial management, program scheduling, milestone tracking, critical path analysis and support requirements
• Performs other related analyst/management activities required for successful completion of required tasks
•  Assists with impact studies, cost/benefit analysis, financial forecasting/burn rates, dependency models and project tracking methodologies to ensure the success and efficiency of assigned projects
• Demonstrates experience in cost/benefit analysis, quality control, successful completion of critical path events and project tracking
• Utilizes Cost Distribution Accounts (CDA) and Direct Product Accounts (DPA)
• Demonstrates knowledge of Fiscal Laws (Anti-Deficiency Act [ADA], Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness [FIAR]), Appropriation Law and government contracting
• Assists government PM with improving financial processes and reporting
• Supports development of financial team processes and training
• Conducts financial review and approval for overtime requests, material purchases and travel requests of BMS team personnel
• Works in a dynamic team environment of Software Developers and Subject Matter Experts (SME's)
• Assists BMS SMEs/project leads in generating Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) for sponsor organizations

Must-haves:

• BA/BS Degree in business, technical, scientific discipline or qualifying substitute
• 3 years of relevant work experience within the DoD
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Customer service experience
• Excellent communication, documentation and organizational skills
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with a software development team
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Cost Distribution Accounts (CDA), Direct Product Accounts (DPA) and/or Atlassian Tool Sets such as Confluence and Jira

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must have a customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion, and have the ability to work effectively with both management, and as part of a team, to meet project targets.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.  Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.  In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site.  In rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.  

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.