Sr. Business & Financial Management (BFM) Analyst

Ignite Digital•San Diego, CA

6d•$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Business & Financial Management (BFM) Analyst leads financial planning, execution oversight, and strategic resource management for Navy acquisition program offices. The role creates senior-level deliverables and guides program teams across the full Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle. The analyst develops spend plans and budgets, supports efficient use of program resources, informs long-range planning, and provides financial insights to shape program strategy. The analyst serves as a senior financial advisor to Government leadership, leads execution and planning activities, mentors junior and mid-level analysts, and aligns resources with program priorities across the acquisition lifecycle. The position is based in Charleston, SC or San Diego, CA, with a five-day onsite schedule. The posting also notes that work may be onsite or hybrid depending on program needs.

Requirements

Significant experience in financial management or financial analysis supporting federal or acquisition programs.
Experience using Navy ERP or comparable federal financial management systems for planning, funds execution, tracking, and financial oversight.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, with familiarity with modern analytics tools.
Demonstrated ability to produce senior-level financial insights, briefings, and decision-support materials.
Ability to collaborate across Government program offices and functional teams.
Strong understanding of execution data, including commitments, obligations, and expenditures, and of financial planning concepts.
Active Secret clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Navy acquisition program offices at the senior level.
Familiarity with the full PPBE process, including POM planning, budget formulation, and resource strategy development.
Experience with Jupiter/WDP (ADVANA), Power BI, Excel, PBIS/PBIS-IR, or similar Department of the Navy analytics and budget tools.
Experience preparing program reviews, budget exhibits, and other senior-level planning deliverables.
Ability to advise and mentor analysts and support enterprise financial process improvements.
CDFM or similar financial management certification.
Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead development and oversight of spend plans, aligning budget controls, requirements, performers, and program strategy.
Oversee financial execution tracking using Navy ERP and supporting tools; review commitments, obligations, expenditures, and phasing for accuracy and financial health.
Conduct advanced analysis using Excel, Power BI, Jupiter/WDP (ADVANA), and other financial management systems and business tools to inform decisions and resource tradeoffs.
Guide and contribute to PPBE activities, including POM planning, budget exhibits, and long-range resource projections.
Prepare senior-level financial briefings, program reviews, dashboards, and decision-support products for Government leadership.
Advise program managers, BFMs, contracting, logistics, cost estimating, and other functional roles on acquisition financial workflows, planning considerations, and risks.
Lead responses to financial data calls and interpret complex financial data to deliver clear, actionable guidance.
Ensure quality, consistency, and reconciliation of financial data across Government systems and reporting environments.
Mentor and support junior and mid-level BFMs in execution tasks, analysis methods, and acquisition financial processes.