Financial Analyst - Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG)

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in cost estimating, financial analysis, or a related field
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and maintenance throughout employment
  • Reports full-time to NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex based on client needs

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process for NSWDG
  • Oversee multi-million dollar life-cycle budgets across various appropriations
  • Monitor financial systems to verify commitments, obligations, and expenditures
  • Prepare financial reports, briefings, and decision-support artifacts for stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with cost-estimating policies and SOCOM acquisition standards
  • Manage specialized funding lines for counter-terrorism missions and advanced technology testing
  • Serve as a trusted agent in a fast-paced, impactful national security environment

Benefits

  • Health insurance options
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work opportunities
Full Job Description
The Undersea Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea, naval special warfare, and expeditionary warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology. SPA is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide Business and Financial Management in support of Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG). Responsibilities The BFM will manage the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process for the NSWDG. This involves overseeing multi-million dollar life-cycle budgets across operational, procurement, and research appropriations.. The role requires monitoring financial systems to verify commitments, obligations, and expenditures, ensuring proper burn rates and variance analysis. The BFM will prepare financial reports, briefings, and decision-support artifacts for program managers, comptrollers, and stakeholders. The candidate will ensure compliance with cost-estimating policies, instructions, and standards as defined by SOCOM acquisition requirements. This position will play a critical role in managing the highly sensitive, classified budget required to sustain Tier 1 Special Operations. Because NSWDG is both a research and development unit and an operational component under Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), the BFM manages specialized funding lines that directly support counter-terrorism missions, custom equipment acquisition, and advanced technology testing. This is a fast-paced, impactful organization looking for a trusted agent dedicated to national security. Qualifications Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field • Minimum of 4 years of experience in cost estimating, financial analysis, or a related field • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with an ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment • Reports NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex full-time, based upon the needs of the client Desired Qualifications: • Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field • Proficiency in DoD cost modeling and analysis tools (e.g., ACEIT, SEER, or similar) • Demonstrated knowledge of DoD acquisition processes (particularly SOF AT&L), cost analysis principles, and contracting regulations Pay Range Information At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000.00/Yr.

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