Job Description:

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .

WATER PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's Water Group provides innovative consulting, planning and engineering solutions for the entire spectrum of the water cycle. We have proven experience in providing a full range of professional services from scientific and technical analysis, concept through design, and construction support services. Protection and management of water resources starts at the watershed level and follows the movement of water through urban and agricultural areas, streams, lakes and reservoirs, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and water/wastewater treatment plants.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst I to join our team. The successful candidate will have experience working under close supervision, to develop and track project spend plans, provide financial analysis, and reporting and scheduling assistance. This position will be an integral member of the Emergency Management and Response group of the Alexandria, Virginia office. As part of this group, the Financial Analyst I will support contracts with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and may be asked to support other contracts as needs arise.

Responsibilities include:

• Supports project planning efforts, the development and monitoring of schedules, budget/costs, status reports and progress using project management software.
• Tracks committed and actual costs, supports the development of cost forecasts and the analysis of variance against baselines.
• Assists the Project Manager in developing and reviewing cost, schedule and budget corrective actions and recovery plans, making sure needed action plans are implemented.
• Uses software applications to report project data.
• Performs quality control procedures.
• Creates client communications, invoices, and cost estimates.

Other essential skills include organizational skills, financial project management skills, including earn value management. The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for accuracy, a strong sense of ownership, and natural communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience
• Four-year Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance, U.S. Citizenship required due to contract requirements
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ownership and accountability for work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, proactive communicator and problem-solver
• Capability to work in a dynamic environment, including a demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of individuals from various backgrounds, including engineers; planners; GIS professionals; federal, tribal, and state government officials; and the public
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Microsoft Office skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and SharePoint
• Solid work ethic and have the drive to be a leader in the company and in the professional community

PREFERRED

• Experience working with Deltek Cobra
• Experience with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and FEMA's Risk Mapping Assessment and Planning (MAP) Program
• Ability to travel periodically, as needed (less than 20% and once travel restrictions are lifted)

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. As a covered federal contractor, Michael Baker International is required to comply with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, and its implementing guidelines. This includes ensuring that all covered employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, except in limited circumstances where there is a legal entitlement to an accommodate. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.Michael Baker International is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst I to join our team. The successful candidate will have experience working under close supervision, to develop and track project spend plans, provide financial analysis, and reporting and scheduling assistance.

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