Senior Financial Analyst

CDW; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

CDW is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide expert financial, budgeting, and cost analysis support for MILCON and ICG initiatives under MCICOM.

The role requires extensive experience in cost estimation, funding analysis, and PPB&E processes, with a focus on DoW and Marine Corps financial policies. Active Secret clearance is required, with strong communication to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or cost estimation for federal/defense/infrastructure programs.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Demonstrated MILCON funding, budgeting, and cost validation experience.
• Strong knowledge of DoW and Marine Corps financial policies, PPB&E, POM, and congressional justification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support MILCON budget development and ensure alignment with Marine Corps requirements and DoW policies.
• Develop and validate project cost estimates for MILCON and infrastructure initiatives.
• Conduct construction funding analysis to support planning and execution of projects.
• Support development of DD Form 1391 documentation and related funding packages.
• Validate MILCON costs and perform detailed cost analyses for ongoing and planned projects.
• Support funding requirement forecasting and long-term budget planning efforts.
• Assist in preparation of decision packages, POM submissions, and PPB&E process documentation.
• Provide cost estimation support, including detailed cost breakdowns and analysis of assumptions.
• Analyze funding requirements to ensure projects are adequately resourced and aligned with priorities.
• Support budget justification materials and prepare documentation for internal and external review.
• Assist with congressional justification materials and briefings as required.
• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and financial staff to ensure cost accuracy and budget alignment.
• Provide analyses, products, and presentations to defend the DoD’s USMC budget.
• Support Unfunded Priority List materials and data collection.

Skills

MILCON funding experience

Budget forecasting

Cost validation

DoW/MCICOM policies knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Congressional reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business (plus)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide expert financial, budgeting, and cost analysis support for Military Construction (MILCON) and Installation Communication Grid (ICG) initiatives in support of Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM). This role requires a highly experienced professional capable of performing complex cost estimation, budget development, and funding analysis while ensuring alignment with Department of War (DoW) and Marine Corps financial policies. The Senior Financial Analyst will support the full range of MILCON financial activities, including PPB&E (Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution) processes, POM package development, funding requirement forecasts, and congressional justifications. This position will serve as a key resource for financial planning, cost validation, and budget execution throughout program lifecycles.

Description

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide expert financial, budgeting, and cost analysis support for Military Construction (MILCON) and Installation Communication Grid (ICG) initiatives in support of Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM). This role requires a highly experienced professional capable of performing complex cost estimation, budget development, and funding analysis while ensuring alignment with Department of War (DoW) and Marine Corps financial policies. The Senior Financial Analyst will support the full range of MILCON financial activities, including PPB&E (Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution) processes, POM package development, funding requirement forecasts, and congressional justifications. This position will serve as a key resource for financial planning, cost validation, and budget execution throughout program lifecycles.

What You Will Do

• Support MILCON budget development and ensure alignment with Marine Corps requirements andDoWpolicies
• Develop andvalidateproject cost estimates for MILCON and infrastructure initiatives
• Conduct construction funding analysis to support planning and execution of projects
• Support development of DD Form 1391 documentation and related funding packages
• Validate MILCON costs and perform detailed cost analyses for ongoing and planned projects
• Support funding requirement forecasting and long-term budget planning efforts
• Assistin preparation of decision packages, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions, and PPB&E process documentation
• Provide cost estimation support, including detailed cost breakdowns and analysis of assumptions
• Analyze funding requirements to ensure projects are adequately resourced and aligned with strategic priorities
• Support budget justification materials and prepare documentation for internal and external review
• Assistin preparation of congressional justification materials and briefings asrequired
• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and financial staff to ensure cost accuracy and budget alignment
• Provide analysis and recommendations tooptimizefundingutilizationand mitigate financial risks
• Maintain records, documentation, and reports in compliance with federal and Marine Corps financial policies
• Assistwith the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Support the compilation of data and information fortimelysubmission of congressional reports
• Provide analyses, products, and presentations to defend the Defense Department’s USMC budget
• Support the development of Unfunded Priority List, materials, etc.
• Support the collection and integration of financial data, including the data calls to collect such information, to includedeterminingtheappropriate analyticmethods to develop reports and briefings

What We Expect Of You

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or cost estimation for federal, defense, or infrastructure programs
• Active Secret clearancerequired
• Demonstrated experience with MILCON funding, budgeting, and cost validation processes
• Strong knowledge ofDoWand Marine Corps financial policies, PPB&E process, POM package development, and congressional justification requirements
• Expertisein project cost estimation, construction funding analysis, and budget forecasting
• Advancedproficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and financial modeling tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex financial data to senior leadership
• Extensive experience in translating stakeholder requirements into executable solutions
• Experience with Congressional reporting requirements
• Congressional staff experience, especially with appropriations
• Experience withDoWorganizational structure and correspondence processes
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, is a plus.
• Experience supporting Marine Corps MILCON programs or otherDoWconstruction programs, is a plus.
• Knowledge offinancial managementsystems used in federal and defenseprograms,is a plus.
• Experience preparing and presenting budget and cost information to senior stakeholders, including congressional staff, is a plus.

Pay range: $140,000 -$180,000 depending on experience and skill set

Annual bonus target of % subject to terms and conditions of plan

Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances - not replaces - human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that is curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do—it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one - building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win - focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward - staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees - working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.