Program Management Analyst, Senior (Financial)

Precise Systems Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Employee‑managed leave

Professional growth opportunities

STAR Award recognition

Job summary

Precise Systems seeks a Senior Program Management Analyst (Financial) to lead IPT financial operations at PMA-272, Patuxent River, MD. You will drive budgeting, execution, and funding actions, ensuring compliance with fiscal laws and Navy policies, while aligning with program schedules.

The role requires 10 years of experience, an MA/MS degree, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Hybrid work is possible with travel as needed, and the company emphasizes growth and recognition programs.

Qualifications

• Senior – 10 years of combined experience performing duties described in the functional description.
• Master's degree required; substitutions acceptable as described (see Education).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain IPT spend plans using CSPT.
• Track obligations vs Navy benchmarks and identify risks.
• Process funding documents in Navy ERP for CIV approval.
• Prepare data for Program Budget Review (PBR) cycles and briefs.

Skills

Budgeting & Finance

Data analysis

Navy/DoD budget rules

Financial tool usage

Education

MA/MS degree

Tools

N-ERP

PBIS

CSPT

PMT

Job description

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

We are currently seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Program Management Analyst, Senior (Financial) to support PMA-272 at the Patuxent River, MD Program Office. Will act as the primary financial advisor and critical force multiplier for the Government Civilian (CIV) Coordinator BFMs. In this role, you will independently drive day-to-day financial operations for your assigned Integrated Product Team (IPT), ensuring that critical Fleet programs are resource-optimized, compliant with fiscal law, and positioned to deliver speed to the Fleet.

The Program Management Analyst, Senior (Financial) applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives. Analyzes requirements, status, budget and schedules.Performs management, technical, or business case analyses.Collects, completes, organizes and interprets data relating to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs.Tracks program/project status and schedules.Applies government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management.Analyze data to identify risk to cost, schedule and performance and recommend mitigation strategies to reduce risk to products.

Duties and Responsibilities: Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Tool Management (CSPT & PMT):
  • Independently develop, manage, and maintain realistic IPT spend plans utilizing the Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT).
  • Align financial execution metrics with overall program schedules and milestones using the Program Management Tool (PMT) to ensure programmatic health.
• Execution & Variance Analysis:
  • Track monthly obligations and expenditures against Navy benchmarks, proactively identifying execution risks or delays.
  • Draft comprehensive, highly detailed variance justifications and formulate recovery recommendations to return lagging programs back to plan.
• Funding & Ledger Administration:
  • Draft, package, and route complex funding documents within Navy ERP (N-ERP) for final CIV approval.
  • Perform advanced financial technician tasks, including maintaining precise program ledgers, compiling funding data, and reconciling accounts.
• Formulation & Briefing Support:
  • Research, compile, and validate financial data for acquisition documentation, Program Budget Review (PBR) cycles, and program briefs.
  • Formulate alternative funding solutions and draft justification materials to assist the CIV BFM in defending program resource requirements.
• Intensive, hands‑on knowledge of N-ERP, PBIS, CSPT, and PMT is highly preferred to support immediate integration into the IPT.
• Proven ability to operate with general supervision, taking independent initiative on day‑to‑day tracking while coordinating closely with the CIV BFM Lead for final validation and government sign‑off.
• Strong comprehension of federal budgetary regulations, NAVAIR‑specific policies, and fiscal law (e.g., color of money, Anti‑Deficiency Act).
• Demonstrated capability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex budgetary issues under tight, mandated deadlines.

Required Experience:

Senior – 10 years of combined experience performing duties described in the functional description.

Required Education:

Senior - MA/MS degree

Allowable Substitutions:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.
• Associate’s Degree plus four (4) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.
• Six (6) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

Required Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Hybrid Work Disclaimer:

This position may allow for hybrid work; however, employees must be able and willing to travel and provide in‑office or on‑site support as required by customer requirements, project demands, or business needs.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well‑being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee‑managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract‑specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $78,433.26- NTE $108,000.00 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.