Financial Analyst, Senior with Security Clearance

DarkStar Intelligence; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan options

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Professional development and training

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence seeks a seasoned Financial Analyst to provide expert financial management support to the PM MAGTF C2 program office across all facets of the PPBE process. The role focuses on executing appropriated funding, tracking budget execution against OSD benchmarks, and performing financial analyses to support POM planning.

The selected candidate will generate funding action requests via the DAI iProcurement module, build Excel-based models and PowerPoint reports, and maintain spend

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required.
• 12 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily/weekly financial execution and provide execution reports with analysis of changes.
• Generate Funding Action Requests (FARs) and process them via the DAI iProcurement module for timely obligation of appropriated funds.
• Track budget execution against the budget plan and OSD execution benchmarks.
• Perform financial, cost, and budget formulation analyses (variance, cost-benefit, funding shortfall, trade-off) to support POM planning; build Excel-based models and PowerPoint reports; maintain spend plans.
• Provide audit, ad hoc, and RFI reporting; reconcile dormant and abnormal accounts; support CACF accountability.
• Maintain access and knowledge of Cerberus, DAI, PIEE, and SharePoint.
• Analyze fiscal-year closeout and startup procedures and provide recommendations.
• Support the APM-FM with spend plans, Program Execution Plans (PEP), Obligation Phasing Plans (OPP), budget spreadsheets, and Procurement Request (PR) packages; track commitments, obligations, and liquidations; reconcile against SABRS; maintain the PM checkbook.

Job description

Apply Description

DarkStar Intelligence seeks a seasoned Financial Analyst to provide expert financial management support to the PM MAGTF C2 program office across all facets of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. This position focuses on executing appropriated funding, tracking budget execution against OSD benchmarks, and performing financial, cost, and budget formulation analyses that support Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning. The selected candidate will generate funding action requests via the DAI iProcurement module, build Excel-based financial models and PowerPoint reports, and maintain spend plans, Program Execution Plans, Obligation Phasing Plans, and the PM checkbook. This role supports the full financial management lifecycle, including audit and RFI reporting, account reconciliation against SABRS, and fiscal-year closeout and startup analysis, leveraging Cerberus, DAI, PIEE, and SharePoint. Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily/weekly financial execution and provide execution reports with analysis of changes.
• Generate Funding Action Requests (FARs) and process them via the DAI iProcurement module for timely obligation of appropriated funds.
• Track budget execution against the budget plan and OSD execution benchmarks.
• Perform financial, cost, and budget formulation analyses (variance, cost-benefit, funding shortfall, trade-off) to support POM planning; build Excel-based models and PowerPoint reports; maintain spend plans.
• Provide audit, ad hoc, and RFI reporting; reconcile dormant and abnormal accounts; support CACF accountability.
• Maintain access and knowledge of Cerberus, DAI, PIEE, and SharePoint.
• Analyze fiscal-year closeout and startup procedures and provide recommendations.
• Support the APM-FM with spend plans, Program Execution Plans (PEP), Obligation Phasing Plans (OPP), budget spreadsheets, and Procurement Request (PR) packages; track commitments, obligations, and liquidations; reconcile against SABRS; maintain the PM checkbook.

Requirements

• Secret Clearance
• 12 years of experience

Who We Are

DarkStar Intelligence delivers mission-critical support to national security operations across intelligence, cybersecurity, technology, and operational support domains. We partner with government customers to strengthen decision advantage, enhance operational readiness, and advance mission success in complex and evolving threat environments.

Why Work at DarkStar?

At DarkStar Intelligence, you’ll contribute directly to high-impact national security missions while growing your professional capabilities in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuous development within a mission-focused team culture.

ADA Accommodations Statement

DarkStar Intelligence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DarkStar Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

E-Verify Participation

DarkStar Intelligence participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Professional development and training opportunities