Senior PPBE Analyst

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Advise on issues related to the Defense budget for Critical Technology Portfolios .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Defense Budget Analysis and PPBE processes, with a strong background in project management and collaboration with government and industry partners. Proficient in preparing technical documents and supporting senior leadership in decision-making.

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Defense Budget AnalysisPPBE Process KnowledgeProject Management SupportMicrosoft Office SuiteDoD Top Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Research and AnalysisProgram Plan ReviewBudget Execution TrackingTechnical Document PreparationModernization Efforts

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsSharePoint

Industry Keywords

RDT&E CommunityGovernment LaboratoriesFFRDCsUARCsNational Defense Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on issues related to the Defense budget for Critical Technology Portfolios
Conduct research and analysis on PPBE and budget topics
Work with Government leads to review and track program plans
Work with finance personnel to track execution
Coordinate and engage with partners in the RDT&E community, including government laboratories, industry, academia, FFRDCs, UARCs, and international partners
Prepare and edit briefings, reports, white papers, and other business and technical products
Support senior leadership decision-making
Contribute to modernization efforts in critical national defense technology areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field
12+ years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of the Defense PPBE process
Experience with Defense project management or project management support as a contractor is highly desired
Experience with Microsoft Office suite
Advanced experience with Teams and SharePoint is preferred
Current DoD Top Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship required for obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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