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Steve O

@steveo

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I am a finance analyst specializing in federal budgeting and financial forecasting.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a mid-level finance or budget analyst role supporting federal programs, focused on forecasting, contract compliance, and data-driven decision-making within a collaborative, mission-oriented team.

I am a strategic, detail-oriented finance and budget analyst with 5+ years supporting U.S. federal agencies, including the Department of State and Department of Labor. I deliver actionable insights that improved cost efficiency by 15–20% and streamlined budget cycles by up to 30%.

I specialize in financial forecasting, budget development, variance analysis, accruals and reconciliations, and federal contract compliance (FAR, CAS). I build dashboards and reports using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau and SQL to support PMs and senior leadership for timely decision-making. My work spans Cost Plus Fee, Award Fee, and Fixed-Price contracts, applying bottom-up and top-down estimation methods.

I partner with stakeholders to translate data into cost-saving opportunities and ensure audit-ready financial practices. I seek roles where I can apply analytical rigor to mission-driven programs and continue improving financial performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Finance Analyst

Creative IT Solutions

Mar 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Conducted in-depth variance analysis and developed financial forecasts that improved cost efficiency by up to 20% and streamlined budget cycles for Department of State projects. Provided actionable insights to project managers and produced reports using Power BI and Tableau to support strategic decisions.

Financial Forecasting Power BI Tableau Budgeting Federal Contracting Financial Reporting

Finance Analyst

VSE Corporation

Sep 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Managed financial planning and analysis for Cost Plus Fee, Award Fee, and Fixed-Price contracts, improving forecast accuracy and accrual reconciliation timeliness. Developed dashboards and reports to track cost performance and advised project managers on financial performance.

FP&A Forecasting Excel SQL Dashboards Financial Reporting

Finance Analyst/Accountant

Verdi Consulting

Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years)

Developed budgets and forecasts to meet accounting deadlines and supported annual audits, improving operational efficiency and compliance. Optimized data collection and financial modeling to support strategic decisions and tax research for consulting projects.