Senior Budget - Financial Analyst

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter. 

We are seeking a Senior Budget/Financial Analyst to provide expert financial analysis and advisory support to government leadership responsible for planning and programming space acquisition investments under the SAF/SQ program. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in DoD financial management, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, and budget execution across the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP).

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of space acquisition program budgets across the PPBE cycle, including POM development and budget exhibit preparation
• Evaluate funding requests, unfunded requirements, and program execution data to develop recommendations for senior decision-makers
• Assess program financial health including spend plans, obligation rates, cost variance trends, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data
• Provide inputs and support on programmatic and financial status reporting of individual projects, programs, or portfolios
• Develop and maintain financial databases, dashboards, and briefing materials for use in senior leadership reviews and congressional engagements
• Analyze and interpret financial policy guidance from OSD, OMB, and SAF/FM; advise program offices on compliance and best practices
• Support preparation of budget justification books, issue papers, and program decision memoranda
• Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations; support risk identification and financial risk mitigation planning
• Coordinate with program managers, comptrollers, and contracting personnel to track funding execution and address financial anomalies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field; 
• 10 years of DoD financial management or budget analysis experience
• Strong working knowledge of the DoD PPBE process, including POM development and congressional budget justification
• Proficiency with DoD financial management systems such as ABIDES, SAP, or equivalent platforms
• Experience developing financial briefings and written products for senior government audiences
• Knowledgeable with respect to DoD, Air Force, and Space Force financial management policies and procedures
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred
• CDFM (Certified Defense Financial Manager) or equivalent certification
• Prior experience supporting space acquisition program offices or the Air Force/Space Force financial management community
• Familiarity with congressional budget justification formats and DoD financial reporting requirements

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.