Program Financial & Acquisition Specialist

Job Description
Support the Government Program Manager with budget execution activities, including responding to budget actions and inquiries; assisting with the development and documentation of program spend plans; preparing purchase requests; monitoring annual program budgets; and tracking and reporting program expenditures using spreadsheets and Government Financial Accounting Management Systems.

Work with end users to gather requirements and coordinate with vendor partners to conduct market research, define equipment requirements, and obtain pricing. Coordinate equipment and material requests in support of program projects and tasks; ensure appropriate forms, market research, and policy guidelines are followed; write requisition justifications; and support end-to-end execution.

Own invoice reconciliation and processing, ensuring alignment with purchase requests, contracts, and funding authorizations. Coordinate with vendors, Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs), and Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and support timely payment. Reconcile invoices and submit them to the COR for review, signature, and approval.

Perform program-related project duties, including updating project schedules, maintaining the Project Database, and tracking and reporting receipt of equipment purchases.

Assist in the preparation of the Monthly Status Report (MSR) and other required reports based on input from Program Managers. Prepare budget data responses for submission to FBI Headquarters (FBIHQ), Finance Division (FD), and OTD management, as required.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree or Bachelor of Arts
(B.A.) Degree in project/financial management or related field (with five (5) years of
experience in budget and financial management highly preferred) or in lieu of education,
seven (7) years of related experience.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience with FBI financial management systems (e.g.,Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) and Financial Reporting Application (FRA)) is highly preferred; and Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is highly preferred.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $82,779 - $140,723