Budget Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a senior budget analyst to support financial planning, execution, and analysis across the GED portfolio.

You will assist leadership with budget formulation, justification, and reviews, and develop fiscal recommendations including resource allocations. The role requires 5+ years in financial management, deep knowledge of FAR compliance, and strong Excel/database skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, budget analysis, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAR and compliance requirements.
• Expertise with financial systems and Excel; database management skills.
• Experience with variance analysis, fiscal planning, and policy compliance in federal or IC environment.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, execution, and analysis of program budgets across the GED portfolio.
• Assist senior leadership and business staff with budget formulation, justification, execution, and review.
• Develop and present fiscal recommendations, including resource allocations and corrective actions.
• Prepare and review fiscal artifacts and budget documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct variance analyses and monitor resource allocations to ensure compliance with established policies.

Skills

Excel

Database management

Variance analysis

Budget analysis

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Financial systems software

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high‑impact technical solutions for national security, serving the U.S. Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other federal customers. With over 50 years of experience, SPA is recognized for continuous innovation, collaborative team culture, and a commitment to mission success.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, execution, and analysis of program budgets across the GED portfolio.
• Assist senior leadership and business staff with budget formulation, justification, execution, and review.
• Develop and present fiscal recommendations, including resource allocations and corrective actions.
• Prepare and review fiscal artifacts and budget documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct variance analyses and monitor resource allocations to ensure compliance with established policies.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph at time of application.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, budget analysis, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAR and compliance requirements.
• Expertise in financial systems and software with strong Excel and database management skills.
• Experience with variance analysis, fiscal planning, and policy compliance in a federal or IC environment.
• Ability to report to the designated work location in Chantilly, VA, full time, based on customer needs.

Desired Qualifications

• Budget/Program Controls experience within one or more of the NRO’s Ds & Os.
• Understanding of and experience with development of the NRO’s annual budget formation process.
• Experience with the NRO’s TIER action system process.

Compensation and Benefits

SPA offers a competitive base salary range of $140,000 – $195,000 per year, along with variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time off. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.