Senior Program Budget Analyst

Leidos

. Support the NNSA Office of Defense Programs, Production Modernization Office, and Plutonium Modernization program .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $105,300 - $190,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and budget analysis within the DOE or DOD framework, with a strong focus on developing and presenting financial documentation and briefings for senior leadership. Proficient in utilizing planning, programming, budgeting, and evaluation systems to support program execution and decision-making.

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DOE Q ClearanceProgram ManagementBudget AnalysisPPBE Systems ExpertiseFinancial Documentation Preparation

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementBudget AnalysisCost Requirements DevelopmentFinancial Inputs PreparationBudget Justification AnalysisProgram Execution PlanningEarned Value ManagementCostEXFormEXComplex Spreadsheet Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work Ability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectPrimavera Project Planner

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DOE Q ClearanceDOD Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

NNSAPlutonium ProgramDefense ProgramsNational LaboratoriesProgram BriefingsProgram Review MeetingsBudgetary ToolsFunding DocumentationPerformance MeasuresNuclear Weapon Program Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the NNSA Office of Defense Programs, Production Modernization Office, and Plutonium Modernization program
Serve as a subject matter expert for the NNSA Plutonium Program Office
Develop and manage annual pit production cost requirements with national laboratories and other stakeholders
Advise senior executive leadership on national laboratory best practices and DOE accounting and budgetary tools
Provide Federal Program Managers with budget and program analyses for decision-making and short-notice what-if inquiries
Prepare multi-year program cost and budget documentation, complex spreadsheets, budget briefings, work authorizations, funding documentation, and issue papers
Prepare financial inputs for implementation plans, program plans, Reports to Congress, and NNSA Defense Programs documents
Analyze, format, and present budget justifications to senior Federal management, Congress, and the Office of Management and Budget
Support preparation, coordination, evaluation, review, and analysis of program execution plans
Track, monitor, and report program milestones, risks, annual performance measures, action items, and deliverables
Provide expert input for non-budget deliverables such as program briefings and program review meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active DOE Q or DOD Top Secret clearance; active means the clearance holder is briefed and currently occupies a position requiring the clearance
Bachelor's degree in program management, finance-related, accounting, or science discipline with 12+ years of related program/budget analysis experience, or Master's degree in those disciplines with 10+ years of related experience
Expertise with DOE or DOD planning, programming, budgeting, and evaluation (PPBE) systems, including FormEX and CostEX
Ability to work independently and with a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience developing briefings for senior and executive management
Ability to travel as business needs require
Preferred: Master's degree in a related field from an accredited university
Preferred: Staff experience in military, government, corporate enterprise, and/or interagency settings
Preferred: Nuclear weapon program experience
Preferred: Knowledge of earned value management and program management/scheduling tools and techniques, including Microsoft Project and Primavera Project Planner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time contractor position
Primarily remote work arrangement
Travel as business needs require