Senior Budget - Financial Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Budget/Financial Analyst to provide expert financial analysis and advisory support to government leadership responsible for planning and programming space acquisition investments under the SAF/SQ program.

About the Role

Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD).

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of space acquisition program budgets across the PPBE cycle, including POM development and budget exhibit preparation
• Evaluate funding requests, unfunded requirements, and program execution data to develop recommendations for senior decision-makers
• Assess program financial health including spend plans, obligation rates, cost variance trends, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data
• Provide inputs and support on programmatic and financial status reporting of individual projects, programs, or portfolios
• Develop and maintain financial databases, dashboards, and briefing materials for use in senior leadership reviews and congressional engagements
• Analyze and interpret financial policy guidance from OSD, OMB, and SAF/FM; advise program offices on compliance and best practices
• Support preparation of budget justification books, issue papers, and program decision memoranda
• Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations; support risk identification and financial risk mitigation planning
• Cook up with program managers, comptrollers, and contracting personnel to track funding execution and address financial anomalies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field; 10+ years of DoD financial management or budget analysis experience
• Strong working knowledge of the DoD PPBE process, including POM development and congressional budget justification
• Proficiency with DoD financial management systems such as ABIDES, SAP, or equivalent platforms
• Experience developing financial briefings and written products for senior government audiences
• Knowledgeable with respect to DoD, Air Force, and Space Force financial management policies and procedures
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of DoD financial management or budget analysis experience
• Strong working knowledge of the DoD PPBE process, including POM development and congressional budget justification
• Proficiency with DoD financial management systems such as ABIDES, SAP, or equivalent platforms
• Experience developing financial briefings and written products for senior government audiences
• Knowledgeable with respect to DoD, Air Force, and Space Force financial management policies and procedures
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

Skills

• Deep experience in DoD financial management and budget analysis
• Strong understanding of the DoD PPBE process, including POM development and congressional budget justification
• Proficiency with DoD financial management systems such as ABIDES, SAP, or equivalent platforms
• Experience developing financial briefings and written products for senior government audiences
• Knowledgeable with respect to DoD, Air Force, and Space Force financial management policies and procedures
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $160,000 - 180,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.