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Senior Financial Manager (DTRA)

ACT1 Federal
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026

Position Title: Senior Financial Manager (DTRA)

Location: Arlington, VA

Category: Contingent

Schedule (FT/PT): FT

Travel Required: NA

Shift: Day

Remote Type: On-site

Clearance required: Active Secret Clearance

Division: Aviation

Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We’ve served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!

***THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***

As a Senior Financial Manager, supporting a Department of Defense customer, you will be trusted to review and analyze data provide high-quality mission and decision-making support on budgetary, financial, and civilian pay issues while continuously improving the quality, efficiency, and focus of the customer’s financial services and operations. 

Responsibilities:

  • Support the DoD customer with its responsibilities for overall preparation, execution, and management of the Agency’s resource portfolio, including: program and budget formulation; integration; budget execution; program and resource analysis; financial services; managerial accounting; management analysis; financial improvement and audit readiness, financial reporting; financial systems activities.
  • Provide a wide range of resource planning; analysis and execution efforts; program management support; cost estimating and analysis; and cost accounting.
  • Support the DoD customer n the accomplishment of program financial functions for the specific mission portfolios to include preparation and analysis of acquisition objectives.
  • Assist in preparing briefings based on knowledge of the requirement, ensuring that budget information is correct and consistent with previous/current budget submissions, and provide a draft to the respective Chief for review/approval.
  • Provide support to the development and formulation of Agency budget and program financial resource requirements to include: Agency POM/budget process; budget milestones, instructions, and guidance; Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE).
  • Support the development, preparation, submission, and justification of DoD and congressional exhibits and requests for Agency resource information for the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP), POM, Budget Estimates Submission (BES), President's Budget, and amended budget.
  • Assist in gathering data for financial reporting for the President’s Management Agenda; the Agency’s Financial Balanced Scorecard; monthly metrics reporting; and other management performance reporting.
  • Assist in planning and execution of Agency budgetary resources, including assistance in establishing budget controls and budget loads into the Agency’s financial system.
  • Administer and execute quarterly and annual commitment and obligation plans. Ensure that resources execute in accordance with Federal and Departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures. Recommend internal and external reprogramming of funds to assure efficient utilization of resources and accomplishment of priority mission needs to the maximum extent.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business, Accounting, or other related field.
  • Eight (8) years of work experience in supporting the Department of Defense or similar agency.
  • Experience with DTRA (Defense Threat Reduction Agency) is strongly preferred.
  • Must have some DoD budget and financial experience.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CFM), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is strongly preferred.
  • Should have experience and knowledge of DoD Programming, Planning, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).
  • Accounting and Audit experience is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, Access, Project, SharePoint, and PowerPoint) and Visio.
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying and applying critical analysis to budgetary and financial problems and developing alternative solution.
  • Active SECRET Clearance is required.

·         Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

·         ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

·         Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

·         Company Paid Short-Term Disability

·         Voluntary Long-Term Disability

·         Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

·         Health Savings Account (HSA)

·         401K with employer match

·         Paid Time Off

·         Paid Holidays

·         Parental Leave

·         Military Leave

·         Education, Training & Professional Development

·         Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care

·         Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

 https://act1federal.com/careers/

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

  • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
  • If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

 

 

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