Naval Budget Analyst for F/A-18 Programs

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated seeks a Journeyman Budget Analyst for the NAS Patuxent River program. You will own day-to-day financial execution, ensure compliant budget submissions, and translate complex metrics into actionable insights to optimize funding for naval aviation assets.

The role requires DoD security clearance, a finance-related BA/BS, and 3–10 years in budget/analysis within a DoD or NAVAIR setting.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret clearance required or ability to obtain.
• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline.
• 3–10 years of budget/financial analysis experience in a DoD/NAVAIR environment.
• Proficiency with defense accounting frameworks and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Examine budget estimates for completeness and compliance with Navy procedures.
• Analyze budgeting reports and monitor execution trends against targets.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between program tracking and government systems.
• Prepare tracking spreadsheets, narratives, and briefs for leadership.

Skills

DoD Clearance

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Education

BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Defense accounting systems

NAVAIR/DoD accounting platforms

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET), Incorporated seeks a Journeyman Budget Analyst for the NAS Patuxent River program. You will own day-to-day financial execution, ensure compliant budget submissions, and translate complex metrics into actionable insights to optimize funding for naval aviation assets.

The role requires DoD security clearance, a finance-related BA/BS, and 3–10 years in budget/analysis within a DoD or NAVAIR setting.