Senior Financial Manager, Department of War (TS/SCI Required)

Praescient Analytics

• $120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of SAP project management and statistical analysis experience.
  • 10 years in financial oversight for large-scale technology projects over $100M.
  • 8 years using Air Force Special Access Program CORE (AF SAP CORE) systems and related tools.
  • 5 years applying SAF/FMBIB policies in technology development programs.
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in any field.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert support for the entire PPBE lifecycle, developing program and budget submissions.
  • Manage and report on fund execution, including documenting and reconciling financial obligations.
  • Maintain proficiency in government financial systems like Core Financials and DAI tools.
  • Prepare funding documents such as MIPRs and Inter-Agency Agreements.
  • Offer expert advice on contract resources and technical document interpretation.
  • Conduct quarterly financial reviews and present data to senior leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with Secretary of the Air Force financial management policies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, company-paid healthcare covering premiums and deductibles.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Travel and performance incentives available.
  • Three weeks of paid time off plus Federal Holidays.
  • Annual training allowance of $5,000.
  • $500 book allowance.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
Full Job Description
Location: Arlington, VA (Pentagon)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI minimum (US Citizen)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior Financial Manager (DOW) to provide expert financial leadership for the Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Assistant Secretary of War for Mission Capabilities (ASW(MC)). This role is critical to the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle for large-scale technology programs exceeding $100M in value. You will serve as a key financial advisor, ensuring the fiscal health and regulatory compliance of advanced prototyping and experimentation efforts.

*U.S. Citizenship is Required*

Key Responsibilities:
  • PPBE Cycle Management: Provide expert support for the entire Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution cycle, including the development of program and budget submissions such as POM, R-Docs, and Issue Papers.
  • Financial Oversight: Manage and report on the execution of funds, documenting, monitoring, and reconciling obligations and expenditures throughout the fiscal year.
  • Systems Utilization: Maintain proficiency in governmental financial systems, including Core Financials (CF), EBAS, G-INVOICE, Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) tools, ADVANA, and SAFES.
  • Resource Management: Prepare and process essential funding documents, including Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Sub-Allocations, and Inter-Agency Agreements.
  • Technical Acquisition Support: Review and manage resources for contracts, offering expert advice on contract administration and interpreting technical documents like Performance Work Statements (PWS) and specifications.
  • Reporting & Analysis: Conduct quarterly financial reviews and provide regular status reports, performance data, and analytical graphs to senior leadership.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Apply policies and standards from the Secretary of the Air Force/Financial Management, Investment and Budget Branch (SAF/FMBIB).

Required Qualifications:
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 15 years of SAP project management, project liaison, and statistical analysis experience.
    • 10 years of experience in financial oversight for large-scale technology programs (exceeding $100M) covering design, manufacturing, integration, and testing.
    • 8 years of experience on Air Force Special Access Program CORE (AF SAP CORE), Capability Viewpoint 2 (CV2), and SAFES systems.
    • 5 years of experience applying SAF/FMBIB policies or leading a portfolio of technology development programs.
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in any field of study.
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior Military or Department of War (DoW) experience.
  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Strong communication skills for maintaining effective relationships with government and industry points of contact.

What you can expect from us:
  • Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
  • Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
  • A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
  • Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
  • A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
  • Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Travel & performance incentives
  • 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
  • $5K annual training allowance
  • $500 book allowance
  • Tuition reimbursement program


Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.

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