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Finance and Budget Analyst

  • Chantilly, VA, United States

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Experience
At least 10 years of financial analysis experience, ideally within federal agencies or government contracting
Posting language
English
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Description

Active TS/SCI with CI Poly required prior to consideration

About the Opportunity Step into a high-visibility role where your financial expertise directly supports some of the nation’s most critical programs. As a Finance & Budget Analyst, you’ll be at the center of strategic decision-making - shaping budgets, guiding long-range planning, and driving insights that influence mission outcomes. This isn’t just another analyst position. It’s a chance to make a measurable impact while working with leaders who depend on your analysis to steer complex, multi-year initiatives.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving problems with real-world consequences, and want to work on programs that truly matter, this role offers the challenge and purpose you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive financial and data analysis to support federal capital planning, investment control (CPIC), life cycle cost estimating (LCCE), and benefit-risk assessments.
  • Develop and maintain multi-year strategic financial plans aligned with agency goals and funding profiles.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and budget justifications to support program execution and decision-making.
  • Translate financial requirements into executable budgets while ensuring compliance with agency-specific and OMB standards.
  • Assess programs, products, and procedures for alignment with applicable federal financial regulations and best practices.
  • Track progress and manage deliverables to ensure timely completion of all financial tasks and reporting milestones.
  • Provide clear, actionable financial updates through well-crafted reports and presentations to stakeholders and leadership.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
  • At least 10 years of financial analysis experience, ideally within federal agencies or government contracting
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Time Management – Able to juggle competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-moving environment
  • Decision-Making – Skilled at making data-driven recommendations that balance risk, cost, and mission needs
  • Problem Solving – Demonstrated ability to interpret complex requirements and create compliant, effective solutions
  • Communication – Excellent at translating detailed financial data into accessible, actionable information

Preferred Experience

  • Familiarity with OMB Circular A-11, FAR, and federal budget/procurement regulations
  • Experience with federal financial systems or tools (PPBE, CPIC tools, Earned Value Management, etc.)
  • Previous work within federal agencies or DoD components
  • Experience collaborating with the U.S. Treasury is highly desirable

Clearance Requirement Active TS/SCI with CI Poly required prior to consideration

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Skills

  • Decision making
  • Data analysis
  • Estimating
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Reporting
  • Presentation skills
  • Leadership
  • Financial analysis
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Procurement

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