Junior Program Financial Analyst

About the role

Bowhead seeks a Program Financial Analyst to provide routine and complex program or financial management support/analyses, including needs assessments and cost/benefits analyses in an effort to align program/financial needs with business initiatives. This position is 100% on-site. The Program Financial Analyst provides critical support to the Acquisition Lead within the Integrated Combat Systems (V) Department, contributing to the effective management of departmental business operations, financial oversight, and resource alignment. This role ensures fiscal accountability, operational efficiency, and strategic coordination across multiple programmatic functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Integrated Combat Systems (V) Department Acquisition Lead in V Department Business Operations
• Review financial requirements in the Integrated Budgeting Planning and Execution System (IBPES) to identify and resolve discrepancies in funding and manage funds used to fiscal year end
• Run and review the monthly Subtask Funding Status Analysis Report in IBPES
• Ensure V Department support personnel have the appropriate Network Activity Numbers (NWA) to charge and monitor variances between planned versus execution
• Manage the execution of classified and unclassified in-person and VTC meetings, including scheduling, logistics, brief management, and visitor access
• Maintain portfolio plans and briefings, weekly and monthly status reports, other technical documents, and reports; work closely with multiple authors and program sponsors
• Generate and edit content while working independently and collaboratively with a team

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance; US Citizenship required for clearance
• Physical demands: lift up to 25 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods, twist, bend, and squat periodically

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Effective communication with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Pay

Target salary range: $57,000 to $65,000 per year (commensurate with experience).

Schedule

100% on-site.