Jr. Financial Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks a Financial Analyst to provide onsite support for DARPA in Arlington, VA. You will learn DARPA processes and culture, draft funding documents, and present financial status at quarterly reviews while developing budgets for new programs.

The role requires a STEM degree, 5+ years of financial analysis experience, and DoW clearance. Hybrid work in Arlington with up to 5% travel may be involved.

Formación

• 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 DoW standards and regulations is required.
• Active DoW 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 Microsoft 365, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work fully onsite at DARPA's HQ in Arlington, VA based on client needs.

Responsabilidades

• Drafting complete and responsive funding documents.
• Presenting financial execution status at quarterly meetings.
• Developing budgets for new programs.
• Crafting obligation plans and planning for incremental funding in alignment with DoD funding appropriations.

Conocimientos

Microsoft 365

Data analysis

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Herramientas

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.
• 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 DoW standards and regulations is required.
• Active DoW 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.

Desired:

• Experience working within a DARPA technical office or similar Research and Development (R&D) environment.

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 $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000.00/Yr.