Senior DARPA Program Financial Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an experienced Financial Analyst to support DARPA in Arlington, VA.

This hybrid role focuses on financial systems, budgeting, and funding execution, with a strong emphasis on DoD processes and program management. You will draft funding documents, report quarterly execution, develop program budgets, craft obligation plans, and coordinate with DARPA contracting offices for awards and incremental funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM); may substitute a non-technical degree with demonstrated technical acumen.
• 8+ years of experience in a financial analyst role.
• Active DoW TS/SCI clearance.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task.
• Detail oriented with a passion for accuracy and strong organization and communication skills.
• Proficiency with software suites such as Microsoft 365, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work fully onsite at DARPA's HQ in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Draft complete and responsive funding documents and present financial execution status at quarterly meetings.
• Develop budgets for new programs and plan for incremental funding.
• Craft obligation plans and alignment with DoD funding appropriations.
• Proactively work with DARPA contracting offices to support awards, modifications, and incremental funding actions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

MS Office proficiency

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an experienced Financial Analyst to support DARPA in Arlington, VA.

This hybrid role focuses on financial systems, budgeting, and funding execution, with a strong emphasis on DoD processes and program management. You will draft funding documents, report quarterly execution, develop program budgets, craft obligation plans, and coordinate with DARPA contracting offices for awards and incremental funding.