Senior Budget Analyst (Department of War)

QinetiQ US; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US seeks a Senior Budget Analyst to support a DoD R&D office in Chantilly, VA. You will provide financial management, program execution support, and PPBE-informed analysis across multi‑million dollar projects.

The role focuses on budget planning, funds execution, and translating financial data into actionable leadership insights to guide investment decisions and program delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as specified is required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 10+ years supporting DoW operations and/or programs.
• Skills in PowerBI and/or MS Project for tracking and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Candidates will provide program control and financial management expertise to support a fast-paced DoW Research & Development (R&D) office.
• Will support the Program Manager in overseeing budget formulation, financial execution, and resource tracking for complex development and prototyping efforts.
• Leads program control activities, developing and managing comprehensive financial execution plans, spend plans, and budget baselines
• Monitors contract funding status, tracks obligations and disbursements, and performs financial variance analysis to identify and resolve shortfalls
• Analyzes contractor cost reports and schedule performance metrics (e.g., Earned Value Management) to assess overall program health and forecast estimates at completion
• Supports the development of budget justification documentation, funding execution documents, and inputs for the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) cycle
• Participates in project reviews, assesses financial and schedule contract deliverables (CDRLs), and coordinates with technical review boards on decisions with broad program impact
• Mantains cognizance of the program's adherence to financial and acquisition processes in the development, production, and test of system-level and sub-system products
• Mantains cognizance over program control activities within project sub-IPTs and ensures horizontal integration of financial practices across the project- Reviews Vendor Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to ensure product plans align with financial outlays and overall project schedule constraints
• Works with the Program Management team and chief engineer to understand priorities and drive project execution in alignment with those priorities
• Develop presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain financial status, program health, and resource allocations to program management and all stakeholders

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, mathematics or similar area

Master's degree in finance, accounting, mathematics, business or similar area

Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Financial Analysts certificates

Tools

PowerBI

MS Project

Job description

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to support a Department of War Client in Chantilly, VA. The candidate will provide financial management and program execution support to a fast-paced DoD Research & Development (R&D) office.

The Budget Analyst will support the Business Financial Manager in overseeing strategy and financial execution across a portfolio of multi-million dollar RDT&E projects in support of Research, Development, Technology & Experiment (RDT&E) initiatives. This role emphasizes budget planning, funds execution tracking, PPBE-informed analysis, and integration of financial planning with program schedules and execution activities. The ideal candidate brings strong DoD financial management experience, understanding of appropriations, and the ability to translate financial and programmatic data into actionable insights to support leadership investment decisions and program delivery. This role emphasizes the integration of financial data with technical program milestones to provide leadership with actionable insights for investment decisions, risk mitigation, and effective program execution.

Responsibilities

• Candidates will provide program control and financial management expertise to support a fast-paced DoW Research & Development (R&D) office.
• Will support the Program Manager in overseeing budget formulation, financial execution, and resource tracking for complex development and prototyping efforts.
• Leads program control activities, developing and managing comprehensive financial execution plans, spend plans, and budget baselines
• Monitors contract funding status, tracks obligations and disbursements, and performs financial variance analysis to identify and resolve shortfalls
• Analyzes contractor cost reports and schedule performance metrics (e.g., Earned Value Management) to assess overall program health and forecast estimates at completion
• Supports the development of budget justification documentation, funding execution documents, and inputs for the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) cycle
• Participates in project reviews, assesses financial and schedule contract deliverables (CDRLs), and coordinates with technical review boards on decisions with broad program impact
• Maintains cognizance of the program's adherence to financial and acquisition processes in the development, production, and test of system-level and sub-system products
• Maintains cognizance over program control activities within project sub-IPTs and ensures horizontal integration of financial practices across the project- Reviews Vendor Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to ensure product plans align with financial outlays and overall project schedule constraints
• Works with the Program Management team and chief engineer to understand priorities and drive project execution in alignment with those priorities
• Develop presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain financial status, program health, and resource allocations to program management and all stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, mathematics or similar area
• Active TS/SCI security clearance; #qinetiqclearedjob
• 10+ years supporting DoW operations and/or programs
• Skills in PowerBI and/or MS Project (tracking, analyzing, projecting, and visualizing funding/execution)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with classified budgets and accounting systems/practices
• Masters degree in finance, account, mathematics, business or similar area
• Certified Public Accountant, or Chartered financial analysts certificates desired but not required

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $135000.00 - 165,000.00 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Company EEO Statement

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Accessibility/Accommodation

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.