Strategic DoD Financial Analyst for NAVWAR Programs

Ignite Digital Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Work with government clients

Job summary

Ignite Digital seeks a MidLevel Financial Analyst to optimize financial planning, execution and reporting for NAVWAR and DoD programs. The role demands leadership in forecasting, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration across technical and functional teams.

Required credentials include a finance/accounting background, 5+ years of financial management experience, and strong Excel/ERP/BI tool skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, MIS, or Business Administration.
• At least 5 years of financial management experience, including 3+ years supporting NAVWAR or DoD programs.
• Strong MS Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, modeling and scenario planning.
• Proficiency with financial systems and data integration tools (ERP, BI platforms).
• Proven track record in strategic planning, risk analysis, and budget execution for complex federal programs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; translate risks into financial terms.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex monthly financial reports using standardized processes and templates, providing strategic insights.
• Monitor and analyze program spending; identify variances and implement corrective actions.
• Own and maintain execution reporting across labor rosters, burn rates, and budget lines.
• Develop executive slide decks and briefs translating financial data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Serve as trusted advisor to program leadership with risk-informed financial strategies.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/MIS/Business

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Ignite Digital seeks a MidLevel Financial Analyst to optimize financial planning, execution and reporting for NAVWAR and DoD programs. The role demands leadership in forecasting, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration across technical and functional teams.

Required credentials include a finance/accounting background, 5+ years of financial management experience, and strong Excel/ERP/BI tool skills.