PPBE Program Analyst

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About the role

QinetiQ US is seeking a highly qualified candidate to provide budgetary support for a complex research and development program in Chantilly, VA. This program has multiple lines of effort and an annual budget exceeding $100M. The role involves supporting a Government Project Manager in overseeing strategy and financial execution across a portfolio of projects, with a focus on budget planning, funds execution tracking, PPBE-informed analysis, and integrating financial planning with project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Financial & Project Execution Management
  • Support financial execution across a portfolio of projects.
  • Track budget execution, obligations, and expenditures across multiple funding lines.
  • Monitor financial performance and identify risks impacting project delivery.
  • Align funding with project schedules, milestones, and execution priorities.
  • Maintain financial and execution trackers.
• Budget Planning & PPBE Support
  • Support PPBE-informed planning, funding strategies, and portfolio trade-off analysis.
  • Assist with budget build activities, spend plans, and funds phasing.
  • Ensure funding profiles align with project schedules and execution plans.
  • Provide appropriations-aware guidance for compliant funds execution.
• Financial Analysis & Decision Support
  • Develop executive briefings and financial decision-support materials.
  • Analyze burn rates, execution trends, and portfolio performance.
  • Provide recommendations to optimize funding allocation and improve execution.
  • Support financial inputs for project reviews and leadership engagement.
• Project Coordination & Reporting
  • Coordinate with project teams, contracting, and financial stakeholders on funding actions.
  • Track alignment between project execution and available resources.
  • Support milestone tracking and identify funding-related risks.
  • Prepare recurring financial and execution status updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• 15 years of experience with 5+ years supporting DoW financial management, budgeting, or program portfolio execution.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
• Experience with DAI.
• Experience tracking funds execution across multiple projects or funding lines.
• Familiarity with PPBE process and DoW appropriations (RDT&E, O&M, Procurement, etc.).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including executive briefing development.
• Able to work full-time in a Chantilly, VA office within SCIF/SAPF spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Tableau and Power BI.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $135,000 - $190,000 USD. The range provided is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including the role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.