Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Remote - Wright Patterson, Ohio

Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen with an active security clearance

About Us

Paradigm Max Q is redefining defense industry support. Founded in 2023, we combine elite talent with advanced analytics to deliver actionable solutions that improve readiness and reduce costs for the government and warfighter.

With rapid growth and operations in multiple U.S. locations, we're driven by performance, innovation, and impact. Our mission: to deliver measurable results that strengthen national defense and empower those who serve.

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst supports the F-35 Program Office by providing detailed financial analysis, budget execution support, and decision-quality insights across program, contract, and appropriation activities. This position plays a key role in ensuring effective stewardship of government funds in support of the F-35 weapon system. The analyst will support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities, track execution against approved funding, and assist leadership in managing cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Program Support

• Perform financial analyses in support of F-35 program execution, planning, and acquisition decision-making.
• Analyze obligations, expenditures, and commitments across multiple appropriations and funding lines.
• Provide recommendations to leadership based on financial trends, risks, and execution performance.
• Support Program Financial Managers (PFMs) and leadership with data-driven insights for briefs and reviews.
  
  

Budgeting, Forecasting & Execution

• Support development and execution of program budgets across the FYDP.
• Assist with POM, BES, and budget build activities in accordance with DoD PPBE processes.
• Monitor execution against approved funding and identify potential execution risks or shortfalls.
• Support reprogramming actions, funding realignments, and spend plan updates as required.
  
  

Financial Reporting & Briefings

• Prepare financial reports, charts, and dashboards for internal leadership, OSD, and Congressional reporting.
• Support preparation of briefing materials for Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Defense Acquisition Boards (DABs), and senior leader engagements.
• Ensure financial data is accurate, auditable, and aligned with authoritative systems of record.
  
  

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with program management, contracts, engineering, logistics, and cost estimating teams to align financial data with program activities.
• Support contractor financial reviews, including analysis of cost performance reports and invoices.
• Translate technical and programmatic activities into clear financial impacts for leadership.
  
  

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with DoD financial management regulations, policies, and guidance.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining documentation, data traceability, and reconciliation processes.
• Assist in maintaining financial data integrity across multiple government financial systems.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in DoD financial management, program analysis, or acquisition support.
• Working knowledge of PPBE processes, appropriations law, and budget execution principles.
• Experience supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) preferred.
• Familiarity with government financial systems such as DEAMS, ABIDES, WAWF, or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Travel

• Periodic travel required to support site visits, stakeholder engagements, and government-directed activities.
  
  

Benefits Statement: Paradigm Max Q provides eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k)-retirement plan; paid time off (PTO) for vacation; and company-paid holidays. The benefits package also includes reimbursement for a Planet Fitness Black Card membership.

EEO Statement: Paradigm Max Q is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.