Program Financial Analyst II Lead

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC is seeking a Program Financial Analyst II Lead in Arlington, Virginia. In this role, you will assist in defending budgets, track IT expenditures, and manage budget data in financial systems like PBIS‑IT and NAVITAS.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Finance and at least seven years of DoD experience. Excellent interpersonal skills and proven team leadership abilities are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field - minimum 7 years experience.
• High school diploma with 10 years experience acceptable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork capability.
• Experience overseeing contractor personnel.
• Ability to manage team performance and resolve issues.
• Critical thinking skills with data-driven recommendations.
• Experience delivering official correspondence for senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with DoD/DON budget cycle and regulations.
• Experience with Department of Navy IT procurement.
• Proficiency with Navy ERP and Microsoft Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and analyzing financial packages and impact statements.
• Track IT expenditures and manage budget data in financial systems.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for accurate financial data reconciliation.
• Manage workload for analyst team and maintain tasker trackers.
• Provide backup support to the financial team as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Critical analysis

Budget management

Federal financial regulations knowledge

Proficiency with Navy ERP

Microsoft Power Platform

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Public Policy

High school diploma with 10 years experience (if no degree)

Tools

PBIS‑IT

NAVITAS

Microsoft Power Apps

Job description

Position title: Program Financial Analyst II Lead

Location: Arlington, Virginia

Clearance required: SECRET

Responsibilities

• Assist the BFM in defending budgets by preparing and analyzing financial packages, impact statements, and documentation for program and budget reviews.
• Track IT expenditures, manage budget data in financial systems (e.g., PBIS‑IT, NAVITAS), analyze execution data, and manage the IT procurement request process.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather data and with comptroller organizations (e.g., DFAS) to ensure accurate financial data reconciliation.
• Manage the workload for the BFM’s analyst team, maintain daily tasker trackers, document business processes, and provide backup support to the financial team as required.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field from an accredited institution and at least seven (7) years of recent experience in program management, financial analysis, or management consulting within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of the Navy (DON).
• The requirement for a degree may be waived if the Program Financial Analyst II has a high school diploma or equivalent and has at least ten (10) years of recent experience in program management, financial analysis, or management consulting within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of the Navy (DON).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as a team member and independently.
• Proven experience as a team leader, directly overseeing contractor personnel in a government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage team performance, provide constructive feedback, and resolve personnel issues effectively and professionally.
• Ability to critically analyze complex information, identify core problems, evaluate potential solutions, and make data‑driven recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver briefs, reports, and official correspondence for senior leadership, and to liaise effectively with senior military, government, and civilian personnel.
• Proven ability to manage and organize multiple complex tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment, adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience with the DoD/DON budget cycle, including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, and comprehensive knowledge of federal financial regulations (e.g., FMR, FMPM).
• Proven ability to successfully manage and execute Department of the Navy (DON) IT procurement actions, ensuring compliance with all relevant acquisition regulations and internal approval processes.
• Proficiency with Navy ERP (or similar financial management systems) and the Microsoft Power Platform (including Power Apps).
• Direct experience supporting the Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Naval Research Enterprise, or a similar Science & Technology (S&T) organization is highly desirable.