DoD Budget Analyst — Naval Aviation Programs

Adams-Communication-; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life insurance & AD&D

401(k) Program

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET) seeks a Journeyman Budget Analyst to support the F/A-18 program at NAS Norfolk, VA. You will own day-to-day financial execution, ensure budget submissions are accurate and compliant, and translate complex metrics into actionable insights for funding optimization.

The role requires DoD-level accounting proficiency, Excel expertise, and 3–10 years of budget/financial analysis experience within a DoD or Navy environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• BA or BS degree from an accredited institution (ideally in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline).
• 3 to 10 years of direct experience in budget formulation, financial tracking, or accounting analysis—preferably within a DoD or NAVAIR program environment.
• Proficiency in defense accounting frameworks, advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel (e.g., data manipulation, complex formulas).

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate complex budget estimates for completeness, absolute accuracy, and conformance with NAVAIR procedures and federal regulations.
• Analyze budgeting and accounting reports to monitor execution trends and track benchmarks against targets.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies between internal program tracking and official government accounting systems.
• Synthesize financial data to prepare tracking spreadsheets, narratives, and briefs for program leadership.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Education

BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET) seeks a Journeyman Budget Analyst to support the F/A-18 program at NAS Norfolk, VA. You will own day-to-day financial execution, ensure budget submissions are accurate and compliant, and translate complex metrics into actionable insights for funding optimization.

The role requires DoD-level accounting proficiency, Excel expertise, and 3–10 years of budget/financial analysis experience within a DoD or Navy environment.