QinetiQ North America

Senior Finance Analyst (Finance)

QinetiQ North America$100K — $140K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Fort George G Meade, MD
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of government financial management experience, preferably with the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Expertise with financial management systems and analytical tools.
  • Strong understanding of federal acquisition principles, FAR, and pricing procedures.
  • Excellent communication skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proven ability to manage diverse priorities and deadlines effectively.
  • Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior financial and acquisition support for COMSATCOM initiatives.
  • Develop and staff program acquisition documents like IGCEs and MIPRs.
  • Advise on budgeting, cost accounting, and financial controls.
  • Support internal control activities per the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act.
  • Analyze financial data for trends and recommend improvements.
  • Monitor project financial status and report to stakeholders regularly.
  • Guide on funds management and accounting procedures according to federal requirements.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and mission-focused team environment.
  • Opportunity to shape future SATCOM capabilities for the US Space Force.
  • Direct engagement with key government stakeholders.
  • Challenging work that drives real-world impacts in the space domain.
Full Job Description
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. As a key member of a highly collaborative, mission-focused team, you will apply your expertise to help deliver innovative commercial SATCOM capabilities, integrate a transformative COMSATCOM business model into the broader SATCOM enterprise, and translate complex operational needs into effective, affordable solutions. In this role, you will work directly with COMSATCOM customers and stakeholders, providing trusted guidance, insightful analysis, and clear recommendations that drive real-world impact in a rapidly evolving space domain. Job duties include:

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.
  • Coordinate 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. #qinetiqclearedjob
  • Ability to support on-site client meetings within the National Capital Region.
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.
  • TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
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.

About QinetiQ North America

QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc, a British multinational defense technology company. QNA provides technology solutions and services to the United States government and commercial customers. The company's offerings include unmanned systems, cybersecurity solutions, engineering services, and more. QNA has over 6000 employees and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
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