Budget/Finance Analyst I-II, Financial Management Specialist (Junior-Mid Level)

Alexandria Insights•Stafford, VA

10d•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Budget/Financial Analyst I–II provides financial-management support to Department of Defense acquisition and program-management offices. Working with guidance from senior analysts and program leadership, the analyst helps prepare and monitor spend plans, maintain accurate financial records, support budget submissions, and develop recurring reports. The role is suited to an early-career professional who brings strong analytical and organizational skills and wants to build expertise in DoD budgeting, financial execution, and audit readiness. As experience grows, the analyst takes greater ownership of recurring analyses, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. The position is on-site in Stafford and is full-time. The anticipated annual base salary range is $65,000–$90,000. Placement within the range depends on the selected level (Analyst I or Analyst II) and job-related factors including education, experience, certifications, and security-clearance status. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, public administration, data analytics, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, training, military service, and relevant experience may be considered.
One to eight years of relevant experience in finance, budgeting, accounting, business analysis, program support, or a related area; qualifying internships or military financial-management experience may be considered.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to organize, analyze, and verify financial data.
Strong attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn new processes and systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Ability to work effectively with data, follow established processes, and communicate clearly with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret clearance or higher.
Coursework or experience related to federal or DoD budgeting, acquisition, accounting, or program support.
Familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process, Program Objective Memorandum activities, or congressional budget materials.
Experience with one or more financial-management, accounting, enterprise resource planning, or reporting systems; familiarity with PBIS, WAWF, MOCAS, or SAP is a plus.
Relevant financial-management certification, or interest in pursuing one after hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and updating spend plans, budget exhibits, financial-action requests, and funding realignments.
Support Program Objective Memorandum submissions by collecting data, validating inputs, and maintaining supporting documentation.
Create, update, and reconcile financial trackers, reports, and supporting records.
Help update Capital Asset Cost Forms and other required program-financial documentation.
Collect and document information related to contract and reimbursable funding, equipment transfers, capital improvements, and delivered assets.
Maintain organized, auditable records and support data calls, reconciliations, and audit-response activities.
Monitor financial execution against plans, identify variances, and prepare clear status reports for review.
Coordinate with program managers, contracting personnel, customers, and other stakeholders to clarify financial requirements and resolve routine issues.
Use Microsoft Excel and financial-management or reporting systems to organize, analyze, and present data.
Manage assigned priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate questions or risks promptly.