Senior Budget - Financial Analyst

QinetiQ US • Arlington, VA

18h

About The Position

Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.
We are seeking a Senior Budget/Financial Analyst to provide expert financial analysis and advisory support to government leadership responsible for planning and programming space acquisition investments under the SAF/SQ program. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in DoD financial management, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, and budget execution across the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of DoD financial management or budget analysis experience
• Strong working knowledge of the DoD PPBE process, including POM development and congressional budget justification
• Proficiency with DoD financial management systems such as ABIDES, SAP, or equivalent platforms
• Experience developing financial briefings and written products for senior government audiences
• Knowledgeable with respect to DoD, Air Force, and Space Force financial management policies and procedures
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• CDFM (Certified Defense Financial Manager) or equivalent certification
• Prior experience supporting space acquisition program offices or the Air Force/Space Force financial management community
• Familiarity with congressional budget justification formats and DoD financial reporting requirements

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of space acquisition program budgets across the PPBE cycle, including POM development and budget exhibit preparation
• Evaluate funding requests, unfunded requirements, and program execution data to develop recommendations for senior decision-makers
• Assess program financial health including spend plans, obligation rates, cost variance trends, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data
• Provide inputs and support on programmatic and financial status reporting of individual projects, programs, or portfolios
• Develop and maintain financial databases, dashboards, and briefing materials for use in senior leadership reviews and congressional engagements
• Analyze and interpret financial policy guidance from OSD, OMB, and SAF/FM; advise program offices on compliance and best practices
• Support preparation of budget justification books, issue papers, and program decision memoranda
• Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations; support risk identification and financial risk mitigation planning
• Coordinate with program managers, comptrollers, and contracting personnel to track funding execution and address financial anomalies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level