Senior Finance Analyst (Finance)

Position Overview

Join us in our support to the US Space Force (HQ USSF) Commercial Satellite Communication (COMSATCOM) Office (CSCO), where you will help shape the future of assured, resilient SATCOM for our warfighters and mission partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior financial and acquisition support for current and future COMSATCOM efforts, with focus on cost, schedule, performance, and funding execution.
• Lead or support development, review, and staffing of program and acquisition documents, including Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), project outlines, and other financial planning artifacts.
• Advise clients on budgeting, accounting, cost accounting, cash flow management, internal financial controls, and related process improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation and sustainment of internal control activities consistent with the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act and related remediation efforts.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and recommend actionable solutions to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance execution of business processes.
• Monitor project financial status and provide clear, timely reporting to client stakeholders on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, as required.
• Provide guidance on funds management, obligation and expenditure tracking, and other accounting and finance matters in accordance with applicable federal and Department of War (DoW) requirements.
• Cook up coordination across government, contractor, and mission stakeholders to ensure financial documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with program objectives.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned in support of mission and client priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of government financial management experience, preferably supporting DoW or other federal agencies.
• Demonstrated expertise with financial management systems, databases, and analytical tools.
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition and financial management principles, including FAR and government pricing procedures.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems, exercise sound judgment, and operate independently in a dynamic client environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Secret clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
• Prior experience supporting DoW financial management, acquisition, or contracting organizations.
• Experience developing complex pricing or rate structures and supporting cost analysis activities.
• Demonstrated success building strong client relationships and managing customer expectations.
• Experience communicating effectively with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Financial management certification(s) or demonstrated application of financial management best practices.
• Knowledge of Federal Appropriations Law and funds execution in a federal or defense environment.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 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.