Business Financial Manager

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. in Arlington, VA seeks a Business Financial Manager to support DARPA IPTO. You will handle financial tracking, budgeting, and correspondence, coordinating deliverables and schedules for large-scale R&D efforts.<\/p>

You must have 5+ years in financial management (government/research), a Secret clearance, and strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. This is an onsite role based in Arlington, VA with the government client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of financial management experience in a government/research environment.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Onsite work with client.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial tracking and analysis for programs.
• Assist budget preparation and maintenance.
• Prepare and manage solicitations.
• Track deliverables and milestones against plans.
• Maintain schedules and calendars; organize meetings.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain files.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have a near-term need for a Business Financial Manager to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The candidate will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in managing the full lifecycle of large-scale research and development efforts. As a Business Financial Manager in our fast-paced Information Processing Techniques Office (IPTO), you'll play a critical role in the mission by providing financial and administrative support to Program Managers. In this role, you will be responsible for financial tracking and analysis, budget preparation/maintenance assistance, solicitation preparation and management, tracking of deliverables and milestones, maintaining schedules and calendars, meeting support, preparation of correspondence, and maintaining files.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree


• 5+ years of experience in a financial management role, preferably in a government research environment


• Active Secret clearance


• Ability to communicate effectively; excellent oral communication and writing skills


• Self-starter and capable of working both independently and as part of a team


• Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint


• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired

• Active TS/SCI clearance

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr.