Financial Analyst - Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG)

Systems Planning & Analysis; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks a Financial Analyst to support Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) by managing the PPBE process and multi-million dollar budgets.

You will monitor commitments, obligations, and expenditures, ensuring burn rates and variance analysis are accurate, and prepare reports and decision-support artifacts for program managers and comptrollers. Active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as listed in the qualifications.
• 1.

Responsibilities

• Manage the PPBE process for NSWDG.
• 2.

Skills

Cost analysis

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or related field

Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or related field

Tools

ACEIT

SEER

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 Undersea Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea, naval special warfare, and expeditionary warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology. SPA is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide Business and Financial Management in support of Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG). #MC

Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst will manage the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process for the NSWDG. This involves overseeing multi-million dollar life-cycle budgets across operational, procurement, and research appropriations. The role requires monitoring financial systems to verify commitments, obligations, and expenditures, ensuring proper burn rates and variance analysis. The BFM will prepare financial reports, briefings, and decision-support artifacts for program managers, comptrollers, and stakeholders. The candidate will ensure compliance with cost-estimating policies, instructions, and standards as defined by SOCOM acquisition requirements. This position will play a critical role in managing the highly sensitive, classified budget required to sustain Tier 1 Special Operations. Because NSWDG is both a research and development unit and an operational component under Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), the BFM manages specialized funding lines that directly support counter-terrorism missions, custom equipment acquisition, and advanced technology testing. This is a fast-paced, impactful organization looking for a trusted agent dedicated to national security.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cost estimating, financial analysis, or a related field
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with an ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
• Reports NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex full-time, based upon the needs of the client

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Proficiency in DoD cost modeling and analysis tools (e.g., ACEIT, SEER, or similar)
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD acquisition processes (particularly SOF AT&L), cost analysis principles, and contracting regulations

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 $130,000.00/Yr.