Program Budget and Financial Analyst

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related discipline.
  • 4+ years of experience in program/budget analysis or financial management for DoD or government programs.
  • Strong skills with spreadsheets and financial analysis tools.
  • Ability to interpret and explain financial data to non-financial audiences.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Review planning guidance, program documents, and execution data to develop financial plans for nuclear and NC3 programs.
  • Assist Program Element Monitors and Resource Advisors with analysis of commitments, obligations, and expenditures.
  • Draft financial materials for budget reviews and senior discussions.
  • Produce recurring and ad hoc execution reports, identifying variances and risks.
  • Recommend corrective actions based on financial analysis.
  • Support preparation of budget justification materials, slides, and responses to external stakeholder inquiries.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options.
  • Flexible and health savings accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Life and disability insurance programs.
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work.
Full Job Description
Overview

The SLA Analysis Group’s mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, USAF, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery and sustainment decisions. The group provides the core of SPA thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating, with additional benchmark capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments.

 

SPA has a need for a Program Budget and Financial Analyst to support AF/A10’s nuclear and NC3 portfolios across the PPBE cycle. This role helps connect strategic guidance and program requirements to sound, well‑supported financial positions. #MC

Responsibilities

The Program Budget and Financial Analyst reviews planning guidance, program documents, and execution data to help develop and justify financial plans for nuclear and NC3 program elements. They assist Program Element Monitors and Resource Advisors with analysis of commitments, obligations, and expenditures, and draft financial materials for budget reviews and senior discussions. They produce recurring and ad hoc execution reports, identify variances and risks, and recommend corrective actions. They also support preparation of budget justification materials, slides, and responses to questions from higher headquarters and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related discipline.
  • 4+ years of experience in program/budget analysis, financial management, or related work for DoD or other government programs.
  • Strong skills with spreadsheets and financial analysis tools, and ability to interpret and explain financial data to non‑financial audiences.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with Air Force or DoD PPBE processes and tools.
  • Familiarity with nuclear or NC3 program elements and associated governance forums.
Pay Range InformationAt 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 $105,000.00/Yr. - USD $125,000.00/Yr.

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