Principal Task Order Financial Control Analyst

BAE Systems Plc•Washington, DC

57d•$150,370 - $255,630

About The Position

At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a Principal Task Order Financial Control Analyst, you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional financial management support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. If you're a motivated and skilled financial professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply. As a Principal Task Order Financial Control Analyst, you'll be responsible for managing financial forecasting, reporting, and FinOps practices to ensure fiscal accountability, cost optimization, and compliance in a large-scale enterprise environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include developing and maintaining financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses for task orders, preparing accurate financial reports, and implementing FinOps best practices for cloud and IT resource optimization. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to coordinate with logistics, procurement, and knowledge management teams to align financial data, facilitate cross-task reporting, and resolve discrepancies in resource allocation, vendor payments, and documentation. If you're a motivated and skilled financial professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of experience in financial management, forecasting, and reporting, with a focus on government contracts or task order environments
Proven expertise in FinOps practices, including cloud cost management and financial controls in large enterprises
Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
Strong knowledge of federal financial regulations (e.g., FAR, DCAA compliance) and project financial tools
Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Excel advanced modeling, ERP systems) and reporting platforms
Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills for cross-functional collaboration under deadlines
Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness, with the ability to apply and/or develop highly advanced concepts, techniques, and standards
The successful candidate must be located within 50 miles of Washington, DC.

Nice To Haves

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification
Experience supporting DoD or large federal task orders, including coordination with procurement and logistics for integrated financial oversight
ITIL 4 Foundation certification, with emphasis on service value system integration
Background in advanced analytics tools (e.g., SQL for financial queries) and risk management frameworks
Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., PMP, CPA)

Responsibilities

managing financial forecasting
reporting
FinOps practices to ensure fiscal accountability, cost optimization, and compliance in a large-scale enterprise environment
developing and maintaining financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses for task orders
preparing accurate financial reports
implementing FinOps best practices for cloud and IT resource optimization
coordinate with logistics, procurement, and knowledge management teams to align financial data, facilitate cross-task reporting, and resolve discrepancies in resource allocation, vendor payments, and documentation

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards