Senior R&D Financial Analyst

Noblis, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is seeking a seasoned Budget and Financial Analyst to join the HSARPA Front Office, supporting the Finance and Budget team. The role involves budgeting, cost analysis, and strategic financial planning for DHS programs.

Ideal candidates will have experience with PPBE processes and proficiency in Power BI, Looker, or Tableau, enabling effective reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders across multiple DHS components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 10+ years of experience or Master’s with 5+ years.
• Applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information.
• Applicants must be eligible to receive DHS Suitability.

Responsibilities

• Provide preparation, analysis, and entry into relevant systems of budget and financial data.
• Develop financial reports leveraging visualization and analysis tools.
• Prepare briefing materials and financial reports for senior stakeholders.
• Present information to stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Verify budget data and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Contribute to budget strategy and maintain financial spreadsheets and databases.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Power BI

Looker

Tableau

Job description

Responsibilities

At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, proactive experts and professionals. We are actively seeking to identify personnel to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA).

DHS S&Twas established by Congress to provide innovative scientific and technical solutions to the nation's homeland security challenges. Within S&T, HSARPA executes Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) to transition solution approaches, technologies, and knowledge products in support of DHS Component customers including U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal, State, Local Tribal and Territorial (FSLTT) first responders, and the larger Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE). HSARPA covers all DHS mission areas and serves 13 discrete customer portfolios.

This position will primarily support the Finance and Budget team within the HSARPA Front Office and work closely with assigned R&D Divisions within HSARPA.

This is currently a hybrid position requiring staff to be in-person at the DHS S&T client site in Washington, DC as needed in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provide preparation, analysis, and entry into relevant systems of budget and financial data.
• Develop financial reports leveraging visualization and analysis tools.
• Prepare pertinent briefing materials, business resources and financial reports, and provide business and programmatic support.
• Present and communicate information to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Provide verification and assessment of budget and financial data, evaluation of compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and support for independent business and financial analysis and reviews.
• Contribute to budget strategy and develop and maintain financial spreadsheets and databases, including budgets and spend plans.
• Monitor and track funding, obligations, and schedules; utilize financial databases and reports; provide financial analysis and presentations; support cost proposals and document financial processes. This includes monthly collection and analysis of technical and cost reports from funded contracts.
• Consult clients on adjustments to the overall budget in response to budget cuts and shortfalls, opportunities for unplanned funds, and mitigation strategies for schedule changes affecting finances.
• Provide leadership on financial team projects in consultation with the HSARPA Financial and Budget Team contractor and Task Order management.
• Serve as the primary HSARPA Financial and Budget Team point of contact for an HSARPA technical division providing relevant updates regarding the status of funding, guidance related to execution of funds, and assistance completing budget and finance related taskers including Resource Allocation Planning (RAP), Spend Plan development, and Congressional and Office of Management and Budget Justifications (CJ and OMBJ respectively).
• Gather and consolidate project related financial data from multiple DHS systems (STATS, FFMS, SharePoint, etc.).
• Interact with and maintain rapport with other DHS and S&T entities, including the S&T Finance and Budget Division (FBD), Contract Acquisition Program Support (CAPS) and Office of Procurement Operations (OPO).
• Provide professional/technical services in support of acquisition planning through solicitation, award, performance, final payment, and preparation for close-out for the full range of contractual instruments used by Government.
• Advise, develop, and review procurement requests (PRs), contract, and other acquisition packages, including Acquisition Plans (APs), Acquisition Strategies (AS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Justification and Approvals (J&As), Determination and Finding (D&F), etc., ensuring adequate, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements.
• Provide professional/technical services in support of acquisition planning through solicitation, award, performance, final payment, and preparation for close-out for the full range of contractual instruments used by Government.
• Contribute to project management and oversight of programs, projects, and activities by managing scope, schedule, and budget and interacting with stakeholders internal and external to S&T.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and 10+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Applicants selected must be eligible to receive DHS Suitability.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience performing budget and financial analyses.
• Experience with budgeting and financial analysis in a federal R&D setting inclusive of knowledge of different types of funding received by federal R&D agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience supporting federal Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Experience providing direct or consultant support to major programs or offices which require varying types of strategic budgeting support.
• Experience with data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Looker, Tableau, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience with government financial and procurement documentation, forms, and processes.
• Experience leading small project teams and providing guidance and feedback to teammates to include coaching and mentoring on discreet tasks.
• Experience and proficiency working with Microsoft Office (Word, Project, Excel and PowerPoint) and collaboration sites (Microsoft SharePoint, Teams).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects which includes prioritizing, tracking, attention to detail, follow-up, and follow-through to project completion.
• Flexibility/Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience providing consistent and clear communication with program managers and senior leadership.
• Experience supporting DHS components (e.g., TSA, CBP, FPS, CISA, USCG, ICE) or other federal agencies.
• Experience developing communications materials for publication, internet, strategic initiatives, user manuals, training materials, installation guides, functional system descriptions, special reports, white papers, reports, etc.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and management.
• Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and processes to guide the completion of work streams.
• Candidates with DHS Suitability are strongly preferred.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on‑call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $86,800.00 - USD $135,625.00 /Yr.