Nuclear Programs Budget & Financial Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Program Budget and Financial Analyst to support AF/A10’s nuclear and NC3 portfolios across the PPBE cycle.

The role connects strategic guidance to financial planning, aiding senior discussions with data-driven analysis and clear budget narratives. The successful candidate will bring 4+ years in DoD financial management, strong Excel skills, and an ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of program/budget analysis or DoD financial management experience.
• Strong spreadsheet and financial analysis skills; able to explain data to non-financial audiences.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review planning guidance, program documents, and execution data to justify financial plans for nuclear and NC3 elements.
• Assist Program Element Monitors with analysis of commitments, obligations, and expenditures; draft materials for budget reviews.
• Produce recurring and ad-hoc execution reports; identify variances and risks; recommend corrective actions.
• Support preparation of budget justification materials and responses to questions from higher HQ and external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget analysis

Spreadsheets

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related discipline

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Program Budget and Financial Analyst to support AF/A10’s nuclear and NC3 portfolios across the PPBE cycle.

The role connects strategic guidance to financial planning, aiding senior discussions with data-driven analysis and clear budget narratives. The successful candidate will bring 4+ years in DoD financial management, strong Excel skills, and an ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.