Financial Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an experienced Financial Analyst to support DARPA in Arlington, VA.

This hybrid role focuses on financial systems, budgeting, and funding execution, with a strong emphasis on DoD processes and program management. You will draft funding documents, report quarterly execution, develop program budgets, craft obligation plans, and coordinate with DARPA contracting offices for awards and incremental funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM); may substitute a non-technical degree with demonstrated technical acumen.
• 8+ years of experience in a financial analyst role.
• Active DoW TS/SCI 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.

Responsibilities

• Draft complete and responsive funding documents and present financial execution status at quarterly meetings.
• Develop budgets for new programs and plan for incremental funding.
• Craft obligation plans and alignment with DoD funding appropriations.
• Proactively work with DARPA contracting offices to support awards, modifications, and incremental funding actions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

MS Office proficiency

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

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.

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 Financial Analyst to provide onsite support out of DARPA in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The candidate will provide program financial support to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and will be motivated to learn DARPA processes, procedures, and culture. The candidate will be a critical thinker and will be able to learn and apply knowledge related to financial systems and business management, including the following: drafting complete and responsive funding documents, presenting financial execution status at quarterly meetings, and developing budgets for new programs. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for crafting obligation plans and planning for incremental funding in alignment with DoD funding appropriations, including potential Continuing Resolutions. The candidate will 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. Up to 5% travel may be required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM); may substitute a non-technical degree with demonstrated technical acumen.
• 8+ years of experience in a financial analyst role.
• Demonstrated experience in anticipating and solving complex problems in financial and program management.
• Active DoW TS/SCI 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.

Desired

• Experience with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Experience supporting DoW R&D programs is required, with DARPA experience.

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 $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $180,000.00/Yr.