Job Specifications
Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Senior Business Analyst with 10 years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.
**This role is contingent upon award**
About the Role:
As a Senior Business Analyst supporting our Federal government client, you will work closely with Program Managers and leadership to ensure efficient and effective financial management of research and development activities. You will provide financial planning, tracking, analysis, and ROI assessments to support decision-making for new initiatives and broader semiconductor research objectives. Your work will focus on aligning funding with strategic priorities and evaluating the long-term impact of program investments.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Financial Analysis and ROI Assessment: Conduct financial tracking and ROI analysis for investments in research initiatives, technology transitions, and collaborative efforts. Develop metrics to evaluate the return on investment for funding allocations. Provide insights into the impact and effectiveness of planned and actual expenditures
Budget Preparation and Financial Tracking: Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of program budgets. Track funding across multiple projects, ensuring proper utilization and alignment with program objectives and budgetary constraints
Investment Analysis for New Initiatives: Support program in evaluating financial impacts of proposed new initiatives. Provide financial modeling and sensitivity analysis to assess investment viability and prioritize efforts that align with the programs strategic vision
Decision Support with Financial Metrics: Develop financial reports and metrics to facilitate data-driven decisions for leadership. Ensure that resources are allocated effectively to maximize programmatic and financial outcomes
Deliverables and Milestone Tracking:
Monitor financial progress and correlate funding utilization with program milestones and deliverables. Ensure that investments meet timelines and objectives while remaining within budget limits.
Review of Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs): Support the financial evaluation of BAA proposals, analyzing cost structures, resource requirements, and recommended funding allocations
Economic Impact Analysis: Examine the economic outcomes of funding in semiconductor R&D, supporting broader national goals of innovation, commercialization, and industry growth
Collaboration with Program Managers: Partner closely with Program Managers to align financial strategies with operational objectives. Provide budget visibility tools and dashboards to improve administrative oversight of funding streams
Correspondence and Reporting: Prepare financial reports, briefings, and correspondence for internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring clarity in financial data presentation
File Management and Process Improvement: Maintain organized financial files and records. Continuously improve financial tracking systems and reporting templates to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive
Location:
You will work as part of a dynamic team remotely in metro-accessible Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Arlington, VA or Boulder, CO. You will work at the client site dependent on contract requirements.
Required Experience/Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
10+ years of work experience in program management support, administrative assistance, financial tracking, and/or operational support within federal or public sector programs
Previous experience evaluating economic impacts of program funding, especially related to innovation ecosystems and technology commercialization
Expertise in conducting ROI analysis for large-scale investments, particularly in R&D-focused sectors such as semiconductors, microelectronics, or advanced technology development
Demonstrated experience preparing budgets and financial reports, reconcile funding, and tracking expenditures in accordance with programmatic priorities
Experience developing financial metrics and dashboards to inform leadership decisions
Strong analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling, investment analysis, and cost-benefit evaluation of new initiatives
Familiarity with financial review processes for Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) or similar solicitation mechanisms such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Experience evaluating economic impacts of program funding, especially related to innovation ecosystems and technology commercialization
Exceptional communication skills for preparing financial reports, providing briefings, and drafting correspondence for Program Manag
About the Company
Founded in 2007, Corner Alliance is a government consulting firm that serves federal clients primarily in the public safety, emergency management and business intelligence spaces. Corner Alliance is a company where your mission matters, driving change in government through stakeholder-centered solutions, innovative ideas and client loyalty.
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