Senior Financial Analyst - DARPA

Chimera Enterprises International•Arlington, VA

1d•$95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

We are hiring two Senior Financial Analysts to support a high‑visibility defense research and development portfolio. One position is designated as Key Personnel. These roles are central to building and managing complex budgets, generating accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting program documentation that informs senior‑level decision‑making. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will provide end‑to‑end financial management support to a portfolio of advanced research programs. You will generate and route a variety of funding and procurement requests, ensuring they are complete, compliant, and aligned with applicable financial regulations and organizational policies. You will develop and maintain program plans and recurring financial reviews, making sure that all documentation is accurate, internally consistent, and delivered in the required formats and timelines. You will build and manage office‑ and program‑level budgets using technical inputs and information from contracting agents, performers, and other stakeholders. A significant part of your work will involve preparing monthly execution reports that track forecasts, commitments, obligations, and expenditures, and using these insights to help keep programs within approved technical, schedule, and cost parameters. You will consolidate financial data into higher‑level summaries and narratives, including annual budget justification materials, and respond to ad hoc information requests with clear, well‑supported analyses and recommendations. In addition, you may assist with managing travel and other cost elements within the portfolio, contributing to plans that balance mission needs with budget constraints. You will collaborate closely with program managers, administrative staff, and analytic teams to ensure that financial information is consistent across documents and that leadership receives concise, reliable financial insight to support informed decision‑making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.
At least 6 years of experience as a financial analyst supporting complex programs.
Demonstrated experience tracking technical and financial milestones.
Demonstrated experience performing quantitative analyses.
Demonstrated experience preparing program‑level financial reports.
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
Proficiency with the full Microsoft Office suite.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

SCI eligibility preferred.
Familiarity with Department of Defense budgeting, execution, and financial management processes is highly desirable.
Experience supporting DARPA, DTRA, or other Department of Defense R&D organizations.
Experience with DoD financial systems and enterprise tools.
Professional certifications or training such as CPA, CFA, or Defense financial management coursework (e.g., DAWIA) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide end‑to‑end financial management support to a portfolio of advanced research programs.
Generate and route funding and procurement requests, ensuring completeness, compliance, and alignment with financial regulations and policies.
Develop and maintain program plans and recurring financial reviews, ensuring accuracy, internal consistency, and timely delivery in required formats.
Build and manage office‑ and program‑level budgets using technical inputs and information from various stakeholders.
Prepare monthly execution reports tracking forecasts, commitments, obligations, and expenditures.
Use financial insights to help keep programs within approved technical, schedule, and cost parameters.
Consolidate financial data into higher‑level summaries and narratives, including annual budget justification materials.
Respond to ad hoc information requests with clear, well‑supported analyses and recommendations.
Assist with managing travel and other cost elements within the portfolio.
Collaborate with program managers, administrative staff, and analytic teams to ensure financial information consistency and provide reliable financial insight to leadership.