Senior Budget and Financial Analyst

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Formulate, maintain, and execute comprehensive spend plans across multiple fiscal years, appropriations, and budget lines .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial tracking, forecasting, and cost analysis within government defense finance, with a strong focus on compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DoW FMR. Proficient in budget formulation and execution, including the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial TrackingCost AnalysisBudget FormulationGovernment Contract NegotiationsCOR Level II or Level III Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingBudget ReconciliationSpend Plan DevelopmentAcquisition Artifacts PreparationFinancial AuditsCost ReportingMIPR PreparationProcurement RequestsContract ModificationsProgram Reviews

Tools & Technologies

Financial ModelsTracking LedgersOfficial Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

COR Level II CertificationCOR Level III Certification

Industry Keywords

FARDFARSDoW FMRPlanning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)Government Defense FinanceU.S. CitizenshipActive Secret ClearanceTS/SCI Clearance

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Formulate, maintain, and execute comprehensive spend plans across multiple fiscal years, appropriations, and budget lines
Conduct continuous financial tracking, forecasting, and cost analysis for program activities, commitments, obligations, and expenditures
Reconcile program budgets against contracts, invoices, and accounting records; identify variances, investigate anomalies, and implement corrective actions
Adapt and update spend plans; prepare responses for budget drills, data calls, POM submissions, and congressional inquiries
Prepare, review, and track funding documents, MIPRs, procurement requests, purchase card actions, and contract modifications
Assist in developing acquisition artifacts, including PWS, Requirements Packages, CARD inputs, TAR, and pricing models
Support government contract negotiations and participate in contract status reviews and customer financial briefings
Support field activities and external organizations responsible for executing program funds
Ensure financial activities, appropriation uses, and procurement actions comply with FAR, DFARS, and DoW FMR
Maintain financial models, tracking ledgers, and official documentation for internal controls, program reviews, and financial audits
Prepare, review, and submit operational execution briefings, monthly status reports, cost reports, and funding notifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or High School Diploma / GED plus 6 additional years of directly relevant financial experience
Current COR Level II or Level III certification is desired
5+ years directly supporting government defense finance, the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, and budget formulation
U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret clearance at time of hire
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI as required by the program
Ability to work 100% on-site

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance