Senior Financial Analyst / Acquisition Support Specialist (TS/SCI)

Praescient Analytics • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Financial Analyst / Acquisition Support Specialist to provide Contract Advisory and Assistance Services (CAAS) in support of the Defense Intelligence Agency’s National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC). This role supports the NMEC Technology Platform by delivering financial, acquisition, and procurement expertise for mission-critical IT investments.

Requirements

• At least 10+ years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracting and acquisition activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience supporting DIA, IC, or DoD acquisition environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT procurements (software, hardware, and services).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in classified environments.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of COTS vs. custom solution analysis.
• Familiarity with intelligence or mission technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and acquisition advisory support for NMEC technology programs.
• Track and manage technical investment plans to ensure execution of annual spend plans and fiscal timelines.
• Develop cost estimates, bills of material, material lifecycle plans, and purchase justifications.
• Conduct market research and cost-benefit analyses, including COTS acquisition recommendations.
• Support development of acquisition artifacts such as SOWs, RFIs, RFQs, and customer needs statements.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including purchase requests, purchase orders, and receipt of goods and services.
• Identify cost efficiencies and support best-value acquisition decisions.
• Collaborate with technical SMEs to ensure alignment between financial documentation and technical requirements.

Benefits

• Very 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees