SR Financial Analyst/Consultant

Rippling, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Artemis Consulting, LLC, in San Diego, CA, seeks a Senior Financial Management Analyst/Consultant to provide high‑impact financial management and accounting support to U.S. government clients. Work both independently and with a team on day‑to‑day operations and long‑term planning.

The role focuses on PPBE, budget development, variance analyses, and executive‑level reporting. Requires Navy/DoW experience and ability to obtain a SECRET clearance; salary range reflects DoD contracting norms and San

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of Navy/DoW financial management or relevant federal consulting experience.
• Strongly preferred: DoN experience including accounting, consulting, finance, NAVWAR financial systems, and PPBE processes.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET government security clearance (TS/SCI may be required for certain projects).

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain accurate financial data in government systems (e.g., Navy ERP, Standard Procurement System, and successor systems).
• Assist with budget formulation, cost management, and variance analysis.
• Measure organizational performance and assess program and policy impacts on funding.
• Research financial and economic trends affecting program execution and spending.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and guidelines governing budget formulation and execution.
• Manage multiple funding types and coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Prepare and brief financial reports, budgets, analyses, and executive‑level summaries.
• Develop recommendations and courses of action (COAs) to resolve financial issues.
• Interpret and apply financial management policies, regulations, and strategic objectives.

Skills

Senior Financial Analysis

Government/DoD finance

Budgeting/PPBE

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Artemis Consulting, LLC, established in 2005, is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing professional support services to government clients. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with employees across multiple states, we serve the Department of War (DoW), the Navy, and the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR).

We specialize in Financial Management, Program Management, Acquisition Management, and Administrative Management Support. Our consultants work directly with government clients to improve business and acquisition processes, deliver tailored solutions, and help bring critical technology and communications systems to the Navy fleet.

****Government Security Clearance Information****

Employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining an active security clearance. Non-U.S. citizens are ineligible. The adjudication process evaluates overall reliability and trustworthiness, including adherence to federal laws prohibiting marijuana use (recreational, medical, or CBD).

Position Type: Full-time, salaried with benefits

Salary Range: $95,000-$130,000

Travel: < 10%

Position Overview

We are seekinga Senior Financial Management Analyst/Consultantto support PAE MS / NAVWAR Command clients in San Diego, CA. This role involves deliveringhigh ‑ impactfinancial managementand accounting support to U.S. government clients. You will work both independently and collaboratively within a consulting team, supportingday ‑ to ‑ dayfinancial operations andlong ‑ termstrategic planning.

Key Focus Areas

• Supporting complex Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and programmatic initiatives
• Developing, executing, and monitoring DoW budgets and annual financial spend plans
• Conducting account reconciliations, variance analyses, financial tracking, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Advising client leadership on critical financial and operational decisions

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain accurate financial data in government systems (e.g., Navy ERP, Standard Procurement System, and successor systems)
• Assist with budget formulation, cost management, and variance analysis
• Measure organizational performance and assess program and policy impacts on funding
• Research financial and economic trends affecting program execution and spending
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and guidelines governing budget formulation and execution
• Manage multiple funding types and coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders
• Prepare and brief financial reports, budgets, analyses, and executive‑level summaries
• Develop recommendations and courses of action (COAs) to resolve financial issues
• Interpret and apply financial management policies, regulations, and strategic objectives

Desired Skills & Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform effectively in fast‑paced team environments and independently
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and tools
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced Excel proficiency (used daily)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Access, Outlook)
• Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Familiarity with Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N‑ERP) preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 7+ years of Navy/DoW financial management or relevant federal consulting experience
• Strongly preferred: Department of the Navy (DoN) experience, including accounting, consulting, finance, NAVWAR financial systems, and PPBE processes
• Ability to obtain a SECRET government security clearance (TS/SCI may be required for certain projects)

Artemis Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions regarding recruiting, screening, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, pay, benefits, and other conditions of employment will be made based on valid job qualifications and business reasons. All such decisions will be made without discrimination due to any characteristic or condition protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

The pay range for this role is:

95,000 - 130,000 USD per year (San Diego)