Budget Financial Analyst

QinetiQ; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Budget Financial Analyst to support defense programs. In this role, you will manage daily budget execution, analyze financial data, and prepare funding documents. Join a team that values diverse perspectives and is committed to making a difference in the safety and security of the world. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex challenges in a supportive and flexible environment, where your contributions will directly impact the mission of protecting American forces and allies. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of DOD financial management or budget analyst experience.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and budget execution reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily budget execution, track commitments, obligations, and expenditures.
• Prepare funding documents and maintain auditable records databases.

Skills

Budget execution

Financial data analysis

Microsoft Excel

DOD financial management

Budget reporting

PPBE process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI)

Defense Travel System (DTS)

Job description

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is looking for a Budget Financial Analyst to join our team. This position supports a program within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (OUSD(P)) and will be onsite at the Mark Center.

Responsibilities

• Daily Budget execution including process, track and report on commitments, obligations, and expenditures. Collect and evaluate financial data and other information concerning agency expenditures.
• Research and liquidate unliquidated obligations (ULOs) for up to five prior years in support Advana DAR-Q (Dormant Account Review Quartey).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all travel-related funds management. Manage, analyze and report on funding aspects of the Defense Travel System (DTS) in accordance with records requirements.
• Prepare funding documents (e.g., MIPRs, Interagency Agreements, fund cites) in DAI (Defense Agencies Initiative).
• Process and track component requests for funding documents and Official Representation Funds (ORF).
• Process and track component requests for funding documents for Fund Cites.
• Develop, modify, update, and maintain auditable records databases, IPA (Intergovernmental Personal Act) process IPA packages, pay invoices, and manage program.

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of DOD (or similar Federal Dept) financial management or budget analyst experience.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Demonstrated experience with preparing, understanding and presenting budget execution reports and status of funds against OSD benchmark goals is required.
• Demonstrated experience directly providing daily budget execution in a FM environment is required.
• Working knowledge of the PPBE process.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDFM, CGFM, PMP, CPA or other similar certifications.
• SCI eligibility is highly desired.

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.