Financial Analyst - Budget & Program Performance with Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial, cost, schedule, and performance data to assess overall program health and execution.
• Evaluate whether programs/projects are performing within budget and aligned to approved spending plans.
• Interpret complex financial data and provide leadership with the "so what" - translating data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Conduct expenditure trending analysis and identify variances, risks, and emerging issues.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential cost underruns to prevent loss or sweep of funds.
• Assess whether program deliverables and expenditures align with contractual expectations and funding allocations.
• Identify financial and execution risks before they become critical program issues.
• Support and manage financial activities associated with large-scale programs and projects.
• Develop, prepare, and brief mid-year reviews, financial status updates, and executive-level reports.
• Analyze and interpret CDRL documentation and contractor-provided financial/programmatic data to determine program impact and performance implications.
• Monitor and evaluate cost, schedule, and performance metrics across programs.
• Support program managers and leadership with forecasting, spend plan development, and financial execution strategies.
• Review and analyze proposals, Basis of Estimate (BoE) documentation, and financial submissions for completeness, realism, and alignment with program requirements.
• Evaluate contractor financials, pricing approaches, and supporting documentation.
• Provide recommendations regarding funding, scope, and execution feasibility.
• Serve as a customer-facing financial analyst supporting internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively solicit information from program teams, service providers, and leadership to maintain situational awareness and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Communicate findings clearly and confidently to leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Program Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, budget management, program control, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting IC and/or DoD programs.
• Strong understanding of project and program management principles.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost, schedule, and performance analysis.
• Experience managing or supporting large, complex programs.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Experience preparing and briefing executive-level financial reviews.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify issues proactively and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Experience reviewing proposals, BoEs, and contractor financial documentation.
• Excellent communication and briefing skills.
• Comfortable operating in a customer-facing environment.