Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration
5+ years of financial management experience, including 3+ years with NAVWAR or DoD programs
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and financial modeling
Experience with financial systems and data integration tools (e.g., ERP, Business Intelligence)
Strong background in strategic planning, risk analysis, and budget execution for federal programs
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and risk translation
Ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously
Responsibilities
Prepare complex monthly financial reports and provide strategic insights for leadership
Monitor program spending, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions
Maintain execution reporting accuracy across Labor Rosters and budget lines
Develop executive-level presentations that convert financial data into actionable insights
Advise program leadership on risk-informed financial strategies and preemptively surface issues
Benefits
Onsite work schedule in San Diego, CA
Opportunity to work on high-impact NAVWAR and PEO C4I programs
Engagement with cross-functional and technical teams
Potential for professional growth in a strategic financial role
Involvement in federal program financial management
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Mid Financial Analyst with a strategic mindset and leadership presence to oversee and optimize financial planning, execution, and reporting for high-impact NAVWAR and PEO C4I programs. This role requires a seasoned professional who can lead financial forecasting efforts, guide decision-making with data-driven insights, and collaborate effectively across functional and technical teams.
Responsibilities:
Support preparation of complex monthly financial reports using standardized processes and templates; provide strategic insights that inform leadership decisions
Monitor and analyze program spending, proactively identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain alignment with financial targets
Own and maintain the execution reporting, ensuring accuracy across Labor Rosters, burn rates, and multiple budget lines
Develop executive-level slide decks and tailored briefings that synthesize financial data into actionable intelligence for stakeholders
Serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership, offering risk-informed financial strategies and surfacing issues before they impact program outcomes
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration
At least 5 years of experience in financial management, including 3+ years supporting NAVWAR or DoD programs
Microsoft Excel capabilities; comfort with pivot tables, financial models, and scenario planning
Demonstrated proficiency with financial systems and data integration tools (e.g., ERP systems, Business Intelligence platforms)
Proven track record in strategic planning, risk analysis, and budget execution for complex federal programs
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to translate technical or operational risks into financial language
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams with a high level of autonomy
Desired Qualifications:
Active DoD SECRET clearance (preferred) or the ability to obtain one
Knowledge of DoD PPBE processes and federal appropriations lifecycle
Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plus
Location: San Diego, CA
Schedule: 5 days onsite
Salary: $80k+ to align with experience and education
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
