DARPA Programs Financial Analyst - Budget & Funding Planning (Hybrid)

Systems Planning and Analysis; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Financial Analyst to provide onsite support to DARPA in Arlington, VA, combining financial management with program knowledge. The role requires DoD standards familiarity, a STEM degree, and a Secret clearance, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and multitasking.

The incumbent will draft funding documents, track milestones, develop budgets, and coordinate with contracting offices to enable awards and incremental funding in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM; may substitute a non-technical degree with demonstrated technical acumen.
• 5+ years of experience in a financial analyst or equivalent role.
• Demonstrated experience in tracking technical and financial milestones and performing data analysis.
• Knowledge of DoD standards and regulations is required.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task.
• Detail oriented with a passion for accuracy and strong organization and communication skills.
• Proficiency with software suites such as Microsoft 365, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work fully onsite at DARPA's HQ in Arlington, VA based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide program financial support to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and will be motivated to learn DARPA processes, procedures, and culture.
• Draft complete and responsive funding documents, present financial execution status at quarterly meetings, and develop budgets for new programs.
• Craft obligation plans and planning for incremental funding in alignment with DoD funding appropriations, including potential Continuing Resolutions.
• Proactively work with DARPA-internal or external contracting offices to support contract awards, modifications, and incremental funding actions.
• This is a hybrid position in Arlington, VA with up to 5% travel.

Skills

Financial analysis

DoD regulations knowledge

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft 365

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Financial Analyst to provide onsite support to DARPA in Arlington, VA, combining financial management with program knowledge. The role requires DoD standards familiarity, a STEM degree, and a Secret clearance, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and multitasking.

The incumbent will draft funding documents, track milestones, develop budgets, and coordinate with contracting offices to enable awards and incremental funding in a hybrid work setup.