Program Budget and 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

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 SLA Analysis Group’s mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, USAF, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery and sustainment decisions. The group provides the core of SPA thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating, with additional benchmark capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments.

SPA has a need for a Program Budget and Financial Analyst to support AF/A10’s nuclear and NC3 portfolios across the PPBE cycle. This role helps connect strategic guidance and program requirements to sound, well‑supported financial positions. # MC

Responsibilities

The Program Budget and Financial Analyst reviews planning guidance, program documents, and execution data to help develop and justify financial plans for nuclear and NC3 program elements. They assist Program Element Monitors and Resource Advisors with analysis of commitments, obligations, and expenditures, and draft financial materials for budget reviews and senior discussions. They produce recurring and ad‑hoc execution reports, identify variances and risks, and recommend corrective actions. They also support preparation of budget justification materials, slides, and responses to questions from higher headquarters and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in program/budget analysis, financial management, or related work for DoD or other government programs.
• Strong skills with spreadsheets and financial analysis tools, and ability to interpret and explain financial data to non‑financial audiences.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Air Force or DoD PPBE processes and tools.
• Familiarity with nuclear or NC3 program elements and associated governance forums.

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 $105,000.00/Yr. - USD $125,000.00/Yr.