Senior Budget & Management Analyst

QinetiQ US•Arlington, VA

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 & Management Analyst to provide critical financial and programmatic support to government program managers overseeing the execution of space acquisition contracts under the SAF/SQ program. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in DoD acquisition execution oversight, spend plan management, and cost/schedule performance monitoring across complex defense programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, management, or a related field
8+ years of experience in DoD budget execution, program management support, or acquisition financial management
Strong knowledge of DoD appropriations, continuing resolution authorities, and fund certification processes
Proficiency with DoD financial systems and program management tools; experience with ABIDES, CRIS, or equivalent platforms
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear executive briefings and written products
Knowledgeable with respect to DoD, Air Force, and Space Force acquisition and financial management processes and procedures
Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
TS/SCI Eligibility

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
CDFM, PMP, or DAU Program Management certification
Prior experience supporting space acquisition program offices or Air Force/Space Force financial execution
Experience with congressional budget justification and reprogramming actions

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze program execution across multiple space acquisition contracts; track obligations, expenditures, and schedule performance against program baselines
Develop and maintain spend plans, funding execution reports, and financial status briefings for weekly and monthly program reviews
Review contractor cost and schedule performance data including EVMS data; identify variances, assess root causes, and recommend corrective actions
Provide inputs and support on technical and/or programmatic status reporting of individual projects, programs, or portfolios
Support preparation and review of acquisition documentation including Acquisition Plans (APs), Procurement Action Lead Times (PALT) tracking, and program reviews
Coordinate with contracting officers, program managers, and financial management staff to ensure proper funding assignment and execution
Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations and tasks for reducing risk; support risk identification and mitigation planning
Track congressionally directed changes and continuing resolution impacts; assess implications for program execution and advise government leadership accordingly
Support the development, delivery, review, and evaluation of impact analyses, audits, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews